Taigum
Overseas migration and a compact urban form define Taigum, where 7,801 residents live across 3.03 sq km at 2,572.1 people per sq km. The overseas-born share is 36.8%, 15.2 percentage points above the national comparison, helping explain the Punjabi-speaking presence and a growth rate of 2.54% a year. Compared with nearby Boondall and Zillmere, Taigum presents a more compact northside profile, with 51.7% of dwellings semi-detached and 33.6% rented. Its practical appeal is strongest for households wanting established services and access without relying on a detached-house-only setting.
Population
7,801
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,426/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
48
Buyers should focus on Taigum's housing mix rather than assume a detached-house market. Semi-detached homes account for 51.7% of dwellings and separate houses 46.2%, while 3-bedroom homes make up 49.2% and 4-plus-bedroom homes 30.5%. A representative mortgage payment is $1,680 a month, equal to 27.2% of household income, lower than the 27.7% rent-to-income figure. Compared with a detached-house-dominated suburb, the semi-detached majority can widen choice for families seeking space with less land commitment. Check recent comparable sales, body-corporate costs and address-level flood or traffic exposure because a current suburb median house price is not available.
For Buyers
Buyers should focus on Taigum's housing mix rather than assume a detached-house market. Semi-detached homes account for 51.7% of dwellings and separate houses 46.2%, while 3-bedroom homes make up 49.2% and 4-plus-bedroom homes 30.5%. A representative mortgage payment is $1,680 a month, equal to 27.2% of household income, lower than the 27.7% rent-to-income figure. Compared with a detached-house-dominated suburb, the semi-detached majority can widen choice for families seeking space with less land commitment. Check recent comparable sales, body-corporate costs and address-level flood or traffic exposure because a current suburb median house price is not available.
For Investors
Taigum's investor case is anchored in rental demand and ongoing change rather than a quoted sales yield. Rent is $395 a week, 33.6% of dwellings are rented and vacancy is 3.9%, indicating a market where tenant demand needs to be weighed against competition. Development activity reached 47 applications in 12 months, which can add amenity but may also increase nearby supply. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, giving rental demand a demographic base. Compared with a lower-rental-share suburb, Taigum may offer a broader tenant pool, but investors should test cash flow against the $1,680 monthly mortgage reference, insurance and body-corporate costs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
143
Last 12 Months
48
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+26.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Taigum
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Taigum State School
Demographics
Taigum's median age is 40, matching the national comparison, while 35.1% of residents have university qualifications, 5.0 percentage points above the national benchmark. Overseas-born residents make up 36.8%, or 15.2 points above the national comparison. Leading reported ancestries include English 2,410, Irish 749, Indian 689 and Scottish 652; Punjabi is the largest listed language group at 385, followed by Hindi 79. Christianity numbers 3,661, no religion 2,247 and Sikhism 668. Average household size is 2.4, just 0.1 below the national comparison, helping explain demand across couples, families and smaller households. Compared with nearby Boondall and Zillmere, Taigum's profile is more shaped by overseas migration than age divergence.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
46.2%
Houses
51.7%
Townhouse
2.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Taigum has a mixed, relatively compact housing profile. Separate houses account for 46.2% of dwellings, but semi-detached homes lead at 51.7%, while apartments represent only 2.1%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 49.2%, followed by 4-plus bedrooms at 30.5%, so the stock is better suited to families and shared households than to a studio-heavy market. Tenure is split between 27.3% owned outright, 30.5% mortgaged, 33.6% rented and 8.7% other. Compared with a detached-house-dominated suburb, Taigum's semi-detached majority can reduce land intensity and broaden entry options. Rent is $395 weekly and mortgage servicing is $1,680 monthly, with mortgage burden at 27.2% versus rent-to-income at 27.7%.
Mortgage / mo
$1,680
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $395.
$700
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $700
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$713
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.9%
Unoccupied
124
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
41.0%
Couples with children
40.3%
Couples, no children
16.7%
Single parent
2,041
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Taigum's standout industry at 23.4% of jobs, with 546 workers, followed by Transport at 9.2% and 214, Public Admin at 8.8% and 205, Education at 8.2% and 192, and Professional/Tech at 8.0% and 186. The occupation mix is led by Professionals at 692, Clerical/Admin at 536 and Community/Personal at 508, supported by 391 Trades and 368 Labourers. Of a 3,618-person labour force, 59.0% work full-time and unemployment is 5.4%, while participation is 56.0%. Compared with a higher-resource profile, the IEO decile 6 sits above the IER decile 4, while IRSD is also decile 4 and IRSAD decile 5. That gap fits a service-based economy where qualifications and jobs do not automatically translate into high household income: the household weekly figure is $1,426, at the 42.1 percentile.
Unemployment
5.4%
Labour Force
3,618
Unemployed
197
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.0%
Part-time
33.0%
Participation
56.0%
Employed
3,421
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
35.1%
Postgraduate
8.7%
Born Overseas
36.8%
Dwellings
3,035
Transport to Work
Taigum is practical for car-oriented households: 69.3% travel as car drivers, compared with 6.3% using public transport and 1.8% walking or cycling. Work-from-home reaches 16.9%, so the home environment matters for a meaningful minority. The suburb contains 1 named local school, Taigum State School, a Government sector State School; families should check enrolment zones against the exact address. With 7,801 residents in 3.03 sq km, daily trips can be relatively local, although density is 2,572.1 people per sq km. IRSAD sits at decile 5 and IEO at decile 6, pointing to middle-range access conditions rather than a top-decile profile. Compared with a transit-led suburb, car reliance is the defining practical trade-off.
Drive
69.3%
Public Transport
6.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
16.9%
Population Forecast
+2.54%/yr
(+392 people/yr)
EstablishedTaigum is classified as an established area, but its trajectory is still Growing (all ages). The forecast annual trend is 2.54%, with Overseas migration identified as the primary driver, while population change across the wider area is 58.3% over 10 years. Rent growth is 13.0%, which can lift investor attention as demand expands. Affordability is marked Improving, moving from 53.1 in 2011 to 49.8 in 2021, although real income growth is negative at -2.1%. Gentrification signals are limited, with a score of 10 and the stage Not gentrifying. Compared with a gentrifying market, this combination points to growth through incoming households and established infrastructure rather than rapid premium repositioning.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+240
Net Internal / yr
+14
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Strong overseas inflow +240/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Taigum compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taigum a good suburb to live in?
Taigum suits households seeking a compact, established northside setting with a family-oriented housing mix. It has 7,801 residents, density of 2,572.1 people per sq km, 1 named local school and a strong car-use profile at 69.3%. Compared with a transit-led suburb, daily life is more dependent on driving.
What is the median house price in Taigum?
A current median house price cannot be stated reliably for Taigum. For a purchase decision, compare recent sales with the $1,680 monthly mortgage reference, the 46.2% separate-house share and the 51.7% semi-detached share, then check the dwelling's condition, tenure and ongoing costs.
What schools are in Taigum?
Taigum State School is the named local school in Taigum. It is a Government sector State School. Families should check the enrolment zone against the exact address, because boundaries can affect access and may differ across nearby streets. The suburb has 1 named school in the local listing.
Is Taigum safe?
There is no numerical crime rate to support a reliable yes or no rating for Taigum. Check recent police incident information for postcode 4018, then inspect the specific street, lighting, traffic and access conditions at different times. A 3.03 sq km suburb can still have meaningful street-level variation.
Is Taigum good for property investment?
Taigum can suit investors prioritising rental demand, but the case needs cash-flow testing because no sale median is available. Rents are $395 a week, 33.6% of dwellings are rented and vacancy is 3.9%. Overseas migration is the primary driver, while 47 development applications and 2.54% annual growth may support demand but can also add competing stock.
How is Taigum's population changing?
Taigum has 7,801 residents today and the wider area's trajectory is Growing (all ages). Annual trend is 2.54%, population change across the wider area is 58.3% over 10 years, and Overseas migration is the primary driver. Rent growth of 13.0% indicates demand is also moving through the housing market. The area is not gentrifying, with a score of 10.
What languages are spoken in Taigum?
Punjabi is the largest listed non-English language group at 385 people, followed by Hindi at 79, Nepali at 48, Mandarin at 36 and Malayalam at 34. The overseas-born share is 36.8%, 15.2 percentage points above the national comparison, so language mix is a practical part of local services and community life.
What development is occurring in Taigum?
Forty-seven development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, including a 1-dwelling design and siting referral, a commercial dwelling-house application and a traffic functional-layout compliance assessment. Compared with a static suburb, this indicates active planning attention, although applications do not guarantee completion.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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