Tarragindi
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Tarragindi reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Tarragindi's population is 11,616 as of November 2025. This reflects a growth of 672 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,944. The increase was inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,593 in June 2024 and an additional 130 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,553 persons per square kilometer, placing Tarragindi in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 6.1% growth since the census is within 2.8 percentage points of the national average (8.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 60.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving Tarragindi's population growth.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas is anticipated. Tarragindi is expected to grow by 350 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, with an increase of 2.8% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Tarragindi when compared nationally

Tarragindi averaged approximately 63 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 317 homes. As of FY26, 16 approvals have been recorded. Between FY21 and FY25, an average of 1.6 people moved to the area per dwelling built. However, this figure has increased to 4.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $721,000, indicating a focus on the premium market.

In FY26, $3.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, showing limited commercial development focus compared to residential. When compared to Greater Brisbane, Tarragindi has shown moderately higher development activity, with 31.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. New building activity consists of 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, expanding medium-density options. This is a significant change from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (95.0%).

The location has approximately 237 people per dwelling approval, indicating potential for growth. Population forecasts suggest Tarragindi will gain 327 residents by 2041. If development rates continue at their current pace, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond projections.

Tarragindi has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Twenty-two projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly, with key initiatives including Cross River Rail - Moorooka Station Upgrade, European Train Control System (ETCS), Greenslopes Private Hospital Master Plan Redevelopment, and Parkside Yeronga. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Tarragindi significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Tarragindi has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%, having grown by 1.4% in the past year up to June 2025.

During this period, 6773 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.6% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Tarragindi is higher at 73.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, professional & technical services employ a disproportionately high share of the workforce, at 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 2.8% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 5.6%. Over the year to June 2025, employment in Tarragindi increased by 1.4%, while the labour force grew by 1.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4% and a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tarragindi's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Tarragindi has a median taxpayer income of $67,439 and an average income of $89,798 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This is notably higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $76,874 and an average income of $102,361 as of September 2025. Census data shows that incomes in Tarragindi rank highly nationally, between the 89th and 96th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $4000+ captures 31.9% of the community (3,705 individuals), differing from broader area patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 band dominates with 33.3%. Economic strength is evident with 48.9% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Tarragindi is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Tarragindi's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.1% houses and 5.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 77.8% houses and 22.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tarragindi was at 33.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.4% and rented ones at 20.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,453, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure in Tarragindi was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $388. Nationally, Tarragindi's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,453 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Tarragindi features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.1% of all households, including 44.6% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.9%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households comprising 4.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Tarragindi demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Tarragindi's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks. 48.8% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% in Australia. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.5%). Vocational pathways account for 24.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education. Tarragindi's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,086 students as of the latest data. The area shows significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1146. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 84 active public transport stops in Tarragindi, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 7 individual routes, offering a total of 828 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 147 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 118 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per stop.

Tarragindi's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Tarragindi. Younger cohorts in particular had a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (7,747 people), compared to 57.3% across Greater Brisbane and 55.3% nationally.

The most common medical conditions were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.8 and 7.8% of residents respectively. 73.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.3% across Greater Brisbane. As of 1st January 20XX, the area had 13.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,536 people). Health outcomes among seniors required more attention than those for the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Tarragindi records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Tarragindi's cultural diversity aligns with its broader region, as 81.5% were born in Australia, 92.6% are citizens, and 86.6% speak English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Tarragindi, practiced by 51.4%, compared to 44.4% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups are English (26.1%), Australian (25.0%), and Irish (11.2%).

Notably, Welsh (0.7%) is overrepresented compared to the region's 0.5%. Similarly, Greek (1.8%) exceeds its regional average of 1.1%, while Russian remains at parity with the region (0.4%).

Tarragindi's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Tarragindi's median age is nearly 37 years, close to Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Tarragindi has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (16.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.2% to 14.2%, while the 35-44 cohort has decreased from 16.6% to 15.4%. The 5-14 age group has also dropped from 16.2% to 15.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Tarragindi's age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 89%, adding 206 residents to reach 439. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 57% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 25-34 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.