Taranganba

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

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Taranganba statistical area (Lv2) is around 2,394, indicating an increase of 119 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,275. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,335 as of June 2024, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 46 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 1,246 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Taranganba (SA2) has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%, outperforming the SA3 area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors. 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 adopted, applying proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. A significant population increase is forecast for the top quartile of non-metropolitan areas nationally, with Taranganba (SA2) expected to grow by 825 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 38.0% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Taranganba among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Taranganba has seen approximately 9 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 45 homes. So far in FY26, 1 approval has been recorded. On average, 6 new residents per year have been associated with every home built between FY21 and FY25, suggesting supply is lagging demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $496,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments.

This financial year has seen $691,000 in commercial approvals registered, demonstrating Taranganba's residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Taranganba maintains similar development levels per person, consistent with the broader area, although construction activity has recently intensified. The majority of new building activity comprises detached dwellings at 83.0%, with townhouses or apartments making up 17.0%, sustaining Taranganba's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

With approximately 153 people per approval, Taranganba reflects a low-density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Taranganba is expected to grow by 909 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Taranganba has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Area infrastructure changes greatly influence local performance. Two projects identified by AreaSearch may impact the area: Surf Lakes Yeppoon Wave Resort, Nautica Breeze, Yeppoon Aquatic Centre Facilities Upgrade, and East West Connector Project. Key projects are detailed below.

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AreaSearch analysis places Taranganba well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Taranganba has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate in the area was 2.8% as of September 2025.

This rate is lower than the Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.0%. There are currently 1,410 residents employed in Taranganba. Workforce participation in the area is high at 64.6%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%.

Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and education & training. The area has a notable concentration in mining, with employment levels at 2.6 times the regional average. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.1% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 1.0%, labour force increased by 1.5%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points in Taranganba. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced higher employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a smaller increase in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, losing 1,210 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Taranganba's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Taranganba's income level is above the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Taranganba is $55,465 and the average income stands at $73,416. In comparison, the figures for Rest of Qld are $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $60,962 (median) and $80,692 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Taranganba rank modestly, between the 45th and 48th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 35.1% of the community (840 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.7% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 86.8% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power.

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

Taranganba's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Taranganba stood at 34.4%, similar to Non-Metro Qld's rate, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 36.7% and rented dwellings for 28.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,517, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average, while the median weekly rent was $350 compared to Non-Metro Qld's $300. Nationally, Taranganba's median monthly mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $350 compared to the national figure of $375.

Taranganba has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 74.6% of all households, including 27.9% couples with children, 33.8% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 25.4%, with lone person households at 21.9% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Qld.

Educational outcomes in Taranganba fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 17.8%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 41.8% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 33.1%. Educational participation is high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.0% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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Taranganba's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Taranganba's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, showing a typical range of common health conditions across both young and elderly residents. Private health cover is high, at approximately 56% (1,347 people), compared to 53.7% across the rest of Queensland.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.0 and 8.0% respectively. About 68.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 64.7% in the rest of Queensland. Taranganba has 19.7% (471 people) of its population aged 65 and over, higher than the 18.5% state average. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Taranganba is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Taranganba was found to have a cultural diversity below average, with 88.8% of its population being citizens, 87.4% born in Australia, and 96.8% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Taranganba is Christianity, comprising 53.2% of the population, compared to 56.3% across the rest of Queensland. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (31.2%), Australian (29.4%), and Irish (10.1%).

Notably, New Zealanders make up 1.2% of Taranganba's population, higher than the regional average of 0.6%. Germans also have a slightly higher representation at 4.7%, compared to the regional average of 4.9%. Additionally, Maori people are represented at 0.8%, slightly more than the regional average of 0.5%.

Taranganba's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Taranganba has a median age of 40, close to Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and exceeding the national norm of 38. The age group 65-74 is strongly represented at 11.8%, compared to Rest of Qld, while the 35-44 cohort is less prevalent at 11.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.5% to 12.6%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 14.5% to 13.1%, and the 5 to 14 group has dropped from 13.9% to 12.7%. Demographic modeling suggests Taranganba's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041, with the 25 to 34 group projected to grow by 58%, reaching 485 people from 306.