Taigum
Healthcare employs nearly 1 in 4 working residents (23.4%), a concentration that ranks Taigum among the most health-sector-dependent suburbs in Brisbane's north. Despite 58.3% population growth over the past decade, the gentrification score remains at 0 because growth is driven by overseas migration (+240/year) rather than displacement of existing residents. The $485,000 estimated median house price sits below Brisbane's median, with households in the 42nd income percentile nationally, making it one of the more affordable suburbs within 15 km of the CBD.
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
36
Median House
$485K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At an estimated $485,000, the median house price is lower than Brisbane's broader metropolitan median, and mortgage repayments of $1,680/month consume 27.2% of household income, under the 30% stress threshold. The housing mix is unusual: 51.7% semi-detached and 46.2% detached, giving buyers townhouse options that are scarce in many Brisbane suburbs. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 49.2%, with 4+ bedrooms at 30.5%. Taigum State School (ICSEA 962, 446 enrolled) is the local primary option, scoring below the national average of 1000.
For Buyers
At an estimated $485,000, the median house price is lower than Brisbane's broader metropolitan median, and mortgage repayments of $1,680/month consume 27.2% of household income, under the 30% stress threshold. The housing mix is unusual: 51.7% semi-detached and 46.2% detached, giving buyers townhouse options that are scarce in many Brisbane suburbs. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 49.2%, with 4+ bedrooms at 30.5%. Taigum State School (ICSEA 962, 446 enrolled) is the local primary option, scoring below the national average of 1000.
For Investors
The 36.8% renting rate and 3.9% vacancy rate are a healthy pairing for investors, since tenant demand appears to comfortably absorb available stock. Weekly rent of $395 against a $485,000 median produces a gross yield around 4.2%, higher than many comparable Brisbane suburbs. Overseas migration adds 240 people annually, providing a structural demand floor. The 35 development applications in 12 months signal active building activity. Affordability at the 42nd income percentile means tenants are price-sensitive, which may limit rent increases.
Development Activity
Total DAs
123
Last 12 Months
36
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-2.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Taigum iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Taigum State School
Prep-6 · 446 students
Demographics
The median age of 40 matches the national figure exactly, but the demographic composition is shifting: overseas-born residents make up 36.8% of the population, 15.2 percentage points above the national average. Indian ancestry (689) is the 4th largest group behind English (2,410) and Irish (749). Punjabi (385 speakers) is the dominant non-English language. University attainment at 35.1% is 5.0 percentage points above the national average, higher than the income percentile (42nd) would suggest, indicating educated workers who may be early in their Australian careers.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
46.2%
Houses
51.7%
Townhouse
2.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Taigum's split between semi-detached (51.7%) and detached (46.2%) housing is distinctive for a suburb this far from the CBD. The rental share at 36.8% is balanced against 30% outright ownership and 33.3% mortgaged. Three-bedroom stock makes up 49.2% of dwellings, with most properties having 3 or 4+ bedrooms (79.7% combined). Mortgage stress at 27.2% is below the risk threshold. The 3.9% vacancy rate is tight compared to the broader Brisbane north market, suggesting demand outpaces current rental supply.
Mortgage / mo
$1,680
Rent / wk
$395
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
28.8%
Couples, no children
5,772
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates at 23.4% of employment, more than double the share of the next sector (transport at 9.2%). This concentration likely reflects proximity to north Brisbane hospital and aged-care facilities. Public admin (8.8%) and education (8.2%) round out a public-sector-heavy economy. Professionals (692) lead occupations, but labourers (368) rank 4th, indicating a wider skills spectrum than the university rate alone suggests. Unemployment at 5.9% is above the national average. SEIFA places Taigum at IRSAD decile 5, the national midpoint.
Unemployment
3.8%
Labour Force
8,907
Unemployed
337
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.1%
Part-time
30.0%
Participation
51.7%
Employed
3,147
Occupations
Top Industries
University
35.1%
Postgraduate
8.7%
Born Overseas
36.8%
Dwellings
3,035
Transport to Work
Public transport usage at 7.5% is modest, with 83.4% driving to work. Taigum State School (Government, Primary, ICSEA 962, 446 enrolled) is the sole school within the suburb, with an ICSEA below the national median of 1000. Need for assistance at 9.7% (729 people) is above the national average, indicating an older or less-able cohort alongside the growing population. Volunteering at 13.3% is lower than the national rate. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 5 places it at the national midpoint for socio-economic conditions.
Drive
83.4%
Public Transport
7.5%
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.54%/yr
(+392 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation is forecast to grow from 15,445 in 2025 to 18,073 by 2031, adding 392 people annually at a 2.54% rate. Overseas migration (+240/year) dwarfs internal migration (+14/year), making international arrivals the near-exclusive growth engine. The suburb grew 58.3% over the past decade, well above Brisbane's average. The trajectory is classified as Growing (all ages), meaning both young and old cohorts are expanding. Affordability has improved from 53.1% to 49.8% mortgage-to-income over the decade, partly due to new housing supply.
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?
For buyers seeking affordable entry into Brisbane's north within 15 km of the CBD, Taigum delivers at $485,000 median with mortgage costs under 28% of income. The healthcare sector concentration provides local employment. The trade-off is a below-average school ICSEA (962) and high car dependency at 83.4%.
What is the median house price in Taigum?
The estimated median house price is $485,000 (2025 estimate from rental data). Mortgage repayments sit at approximately $1,680/month, consuming 27.2% of household income, well below the 30% stress benchmark.
What schools are in Taigum?
Taigum State School (Government, Primary, ICSEA 962, 446 students) is the only school within the suburb. Its ICSEA is below the national median of 1000, indicating below-average educational advantage. Secondary students attend schools in neighbouring suburbs.
Is Taigum safe?
Suburb-level crime data is not available for Taigum in the current dataset. The IRSD decile of 4 places it slightly below the national midpoint for disadvantage, which statistically correlates with moderately higher property crime rates than decile 6+ suburbs.
Is Taigum good for property investment?
The fundamentals are solid: 36.8% renter rate, 3.9% vacancy, and approximately 4.2% gross yield on $395/week rent. Population growth of 2.54% annually and 35 development applications in 12 months indicate an active market. The risk is that overseas-migration-dependent growth could slow if visa policy changes.
How is Taigum's population changing?
Population grew 58.3% over the past decade and is forecast to reach 18,073 by 2031 from 15,445 in 2025. Overseas migration adds 240 people per year and is the primary growth driver. The trajectory is classified as Growing (all ages), with both young (+1.7pp) and senior (+1.3pp) shares increasing.
What languages are spoken in Taigum?
With 36.8% born overseas (15.2pp above the national average), Taigum is linguistically diverse. Punjabi (385 speakers) is the most common non-English language, followed by Hindi (79), Nepali (48), Mandarin (36), and Malayalam (34). Indian ancestry (689) is the 4th largest group.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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