Taranganba
Among Queensland's most affordable residential pockets, Taranganba carries a SEIFA IRSD decile of 1, placing it in the bottom tenth nationally for relative advantage. Yet household income sits at the 60.8th percentile nationally, a figure higher than the disadvantage score suggests, because the local economy runs on Healthcare (18.9%), Education (15.1%) and Mining (9.9%), sectors that pay reasonably well without requiring university credentials. The suburb is overwhelmingly detached housing at 90.1%, with a median house price of $433,000 that keeps mortgage repayments at a manageable 20.2% of income. The population has declined 7.0% over the past decade and is aging, with the senior share rising 6.9 points, signalling a community in structural transition rather than growth.
Population
2,275
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,732/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$433K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $433,000 median house price is the headline attraction for buyers priced out of coastal Queensland markets. Mortgage repayments average $1,517 per month, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.2% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, making ownership accessible compared to state capital benchmarks. Separate houses dominate at 90.1% of stock, and nearly half of all dwellings have four or more bedrooms (45.3%), with three-bedroom homes also at 45.4%, giving families genuine space. Outright owners account for 33.8% of households, a sign of long-term tenure. The main trade-off versus higher-decile suburbs is lower SEIFA standing, with an IRSAD decile of 1, meaning fewer amenities and services typically cluster in the area.
For Buyers
The $433,000 median house price is the headline attraction for buyers priced out of coastal Queensland markets. Mortgage repayments average $1,517 per month, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.2% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, making ownership accessible compared to state capital benchmarks. Separate houses dominate at 90.1% of stock, and nearly half of all dwellings have four or more bedrooms (45.3%), with three-bedroom homes also at 45.4%, giving families genuine space. Outright owners account for 33.8% of households, a sign of long-term tenure. The main trade-off versus higher-decile suburbs is lower SEIFA standing, with an IRSAD decile of 1, meaning fewer amenities and services typically cluster in the area.
For Investors
Renters make up 28.8% of households and pay $350 per week, producing a gross yield near 4.2% against the $433,000 median, higher than most capital-city markets. However, a vacancy rate of 9.9% is elevated and signals that supply exceeds current demand, putting downward pressure on rents and increasing time on market for vacant properties. Net internal migration averages 9 persons per year and overseas migration adds 13, keeping demand thin. Population is falling at 0.35% annually, with medium forecasts projecting the broader area declining from roughly 4,030 to 3,891 by 2031. Investors should weigh the above-average yield against the high vacancy and negative population trend, which limits capital growth prospects compared to expanding Queensland corridors.
Schools in Taranganba iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Taranganba State School
Prep-6 · 604 students
Demographics
The median age of 40 matches the national figure exactly, though the trajectory is aging: the senior share has risen 6.9 points and the working-age share has fallen 1.6 points over the past decade. Overseas-born residents account for 12.6% of the population, 9.0 percentage points below the national average, making Taranganba an Anglo-leaning community. Ancestry is led by English (980), Irish (318) and Scottish (229), consistent with the regional Queensland profile. University qualifications reach 22.3%, which is 7.8 points below the national figure, aligning with an economy tilted toward trades and services rather than professional knowledge work. Average household size of 2.5 matches the national average. Volunteering runs at 14.8%, and 5.5% of residents need daily assistance.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
90.1%
Houses
2.0%
Townhouse
7.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure leans toward owners: 33.8% own outright, 37.4% carry a mortgage and 28.8% rent, a distribution that favours stability over transience. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 90.1%, with apartments at 7.9% and semi-detached at 2.0%, meaning the suburb offers few alternatives to the freestanding family home. Bedrooms skew large, with four-plus rooms at 45.3% and three-bedroom homes at 45.4%, leaving smaller dwellings rare. Rent-to-income sits at 20.2%, below the 30% stress threshold. The estimated median house price of $433,000 reflects a market priced well below the Queensland state median for capital cities, but the decile 1 IRSD score indicates that local socioeconomic constraints cap strong upward price pressure.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$784
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.9%
Unoccupied
93
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.2%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
33.2%
Couples, no children
1,761
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 18.9% of employed residents (134 workers), followed by Education at 15.1% (107) and Construction at 10.2% (72). Mining employs 9.9% (70), reflecting the Rockhampton region's resource base. By occupation, Community and Personal service roles lead at 190 workers, with Professionals at 183 and Machinery and Drivers at 121. The full-time employment rate is 61.3%, and unemployment stands at 5.3%, above the Australian average. The participation rate of 60.3% is moderate, with 539 residents not in the labour force. Real income grew 7.7% over the decade. The SEIFA IEO decile of 1 flags limited educational and occupational opportunity locally compared to most Australian suburbs.
Unemployment
12.8%
Labour Force
1,825
Unemployed
234
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.3%
Part-time
33.4%
Participation
60.3%
Employed
1,049
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.3%
Postgraduate
3.8%
Born Overseas
12.6%
Dwellings
839
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high, with 89.9% of residents driving to work and only 1.5% using public transport, typical for a regional Queensland suburb outside the urban bus network. Walking or cycling accounts for 2.4%. No schools are recorded inside the Taranganba boundary, so families rely on schools in the broader Rockhampton area. Crime data is not available at the suburb level. The IRSAD decile of 1 indicates that residents face more relative disadvantage than 90% of Australian suburbs, which carries implications for access to services and infrastructure. Rent-to-income at 20.2% keeps tenants comfortable, and mortgage-to-income at 20.2% is well below stress levels, meaning housing costs are not a primary livability burden relative to lower-decile areas with high housing costs.
Drive
89.9%
Public Transport
1.5%
Walk / Cycle
2.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.35%/yr
(-14 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation has declined 7.0% over the past decade, and the current trend runs at minus 0.35% per year, losing roughly 14 residents annually. Medium forecasts project a continued slow decline from approximately 4,030 to 3,891 by 2031. The demographic shift is one of aging, with the senior share rising 6.9 points, while the young-adult cohort has contracted 5.1 points. Net internal migration is marginally positive at 9 persons per year, and overseas migration adds 13, insufficient to offset natural decline. The suburb recovered fully from a 2.5% COVID population dip and carries a gentrification score of 19, classified as not gentrifying, consistent with a decile 1 SEIFA profile where investment signals have not yet materialised.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+13
Net Internal / yr
+9
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
COVID recovered (-2% dip → full recovery)
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Taranganba compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taranganba a good suburb to live in?
Taranganba suits buyers who prioritise affordability and detached-house space. The $433,000 median house price keeps mortgage repayments at 20.2% of income, well below stress levels. The suburb scores SEIFA IRSD decile 1, meaning amenities and services are more limited than in higher-ranked suburbs, and car ownership is essential with 89.9% of residents driving to work.
What is the median house price in Taranganba?
The estimated median house price is $433,000, with average monthly mortgage repayments of $1,517. Weekly rent averages $350. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.2% and rent-to-income ratio of 20.2% both sit comfortably below the 30% housing stress threshold.
What schools are in Taranganba?
No schools are recorded within the Taranganba boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in the broader Rockhampton region. Locally, 22.3% of adult residents hold university qualifications, which is 7.8 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the trades and services focus of the local economy.
Is Taranganba safe?
Suburb-level crime statistics are not available for Taranganba. As a contextual indicator, the suburb scores SEIFA IRSD decile 1, the lowest advantage tier nationally, which can correlate with higher crime incidence in some areas. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is above the Australian average, a factor that researchers associate with property crime rates.
Is Taranganba good for property investment?
The $350 weekly rent against a $433,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.2%, above most capital-city benchmarks. The risk factors are a 9.9% vacancy rate, population declining at 0.35% per year, and medium forecasts projecting further decline to roughly 3,891 residents by 2031. Yield is the investment case; capital growth prospects are limited by negative population momentum.
How is Taranganba's population changing?
Population has fallen 7.0% over the past decade, declining at roughly 14 persons per year. Medium forecasts show a continued slide from approximately 4,030 residents now to around 3,891 by 2031. The community is aging, with the senior share rising 6.9 points and the young-adult cohort contracting 5.1 points over the same period.
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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