Taringa
Nearly half of Taringa's residents rent (49.5%), and 62.7% of dwellings are apartments, making it one of Brisbane's most renter-heavy inner-west suburbs. Yet educational attainment is exceptional: 64.8% hold university degrees, 34.7 percentage points above the national average. This combination of high qualifications and high rental rates points to a transient professional and student population. The SEIFA education-opportunity decile of 10 (top nationally) sits alongside an economic resources decile of just 3, a gap that reflects residents who are highly educated but early in their wealth-accumulation phase.
Population
8,732
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,902/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
32
Median House
$503K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Taringa's estimated median house price of $503,000 is low for an inner-west Brisbane suburb, but the figure reflects the apartment-heavy stock (62.7%) pulling the overall median down. Only 28.1% of dwellings are separate houses, and 45.6% have just 2 bedrooms. Mortgage repayments average $1,900/month, consuming 23.1% of household income, below the stress threshold. With a turnover rate of 39.8%, nearly 4 in 10 residents moved in the past 5 years, making this a suburb where buyers compete in a dynamic, fast-moving market rather than a settled neighbourhood.
For Buyers
Taringa's estimated median house price of $503,000 is low for an inner-west Brisbane suburb, but the figure reflects the apartment-heavy stock (62.7%) pulling the overall median down. Only 28.1% of dwellings are separate houses, and 45.6% have just 2 bedrooms. Mortgage repayments average $1,900/month, consuming 23.1% of household income, below the stress threshold. With a turnover rate of 39.8%, nearly 4 in 10 residents moved in the past 5 years, making this a suburb where buyers compete in a dynamic, fast-moving market rather than a settled neighbourhood.
For Investors
The 49.5% rental rate is among Brisbane's highest, and median rent of $385/week combines with a 7.9% vacancy rate that is elevated compared to the Brisbane metro average. The 30 development applications in 12 months include demolitions and dwelling extensions, signalling ongoing densification. Overseas migration averages +286 persons/year, the primary growth driver, while internal migration is slightly negative at -74. Population is projected to reach approximately 10,751 by 2031. The early gentrification score of 32 and 5.1% real income growth suggest the area is transitioning, which could tighten vacancies as owner-occupier demand increases.
Development Activity
Total DAs
123
Last 12 Months
32
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+10.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
At a median age of 33, Taringa's residents are 7 years younger than the national median. The 64.8% university qualification rate ranks in the top decile nationally (SEIFA IEO decile 10). English ancestry dominates (3,122), followed by Irish (1,182) and Scottish (1,073), with Chinese heritage (786) the largest non-European group. The household size of 2.2 is 0.3 below the national average, consistent with the high share of couples without children (34.6%). Mandarin (197 speakers) leads non-English languages, followed by Cantonese (73) and Korean (50). The volunteering rate of 21.2% exceeds most comparable inner suburbs.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
28.1%
Houses
9.2%
Townhouse
62.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Apartments dominate at 62.7%, with separate houses at 28.1% and semi-detached at 9.2%. Two-bedroom units make up 45.6% of all dwellings, reflecting the suburb's density of 4,293 persons per square kilometre, roughly 3x the Brisbane average. Ownership tilts heavily toward renters (49.5%), with mortgage holders (24.9%) and outright owners (25.6%) each making up about a quarter. The rent-to-income ratio of 20.2% and mortgage-to-income of 23.1% both sit comfortably below stress levels, which is notable given the inner-city location where affordability strain is typically higher than outer suburbs.
Mortgage / mo
$1,900
Rent / wk
$385
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$973
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.9%
Unoccupied
327
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
34.6%
Couples, no children
5,760
Total families
Economy & Employment
Taringa's workforce clusters in knowledge sectors: Professional/Tech (18.3%), Education (17.3%), and Healthcare (16.5%) together employ over half of all workers. Professionals constitute 2,144 of the workforce, nearly 4 times the number of Managers (567). The SEIFA IEO decile of 10 confirms top-tier educational opportunity, but the IER decile of 3 indicates limited economic resources, a split that likely reflects a young professional cohort still building wealth. Unemployment at 6.5% is slightly above the national average, while labour participation at 63.8% is healthy. The IRSAD decile of 9 points to overall advantage despite the resource gap.
Unemployment
3.9%
Labour Force
6,355
Unemployed
248
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.4%
Part-time
31.1%
Participation
63.8%
Employed
4,521
Occupations
Top Industries
University
64.8%
Postgraduate
22.3%
Born Overseas
35.6%
Dwellings
3,766
Transport to Work
Public transport usage at 18.0% is strong for Brisbane, and 9.4% walk or cycle, reflecting Taringa's inner-west connectivity. Car dependency (67.6%) is well below suburban Brisbane norms. No schools are located within the suburb boundary, so families rely on neighbouring areas for education. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 9 places socioeconomic advantage in the top 20% nationally. The 3.2% needing-assistance rate is lower than the national average, and the high volunteering rate (21.2%) indicates engaged community participation compared to suburbs of similar density.
Drive
67.6%
Public Transport
18.0%
Walk / Cycle
9.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.21%/yr
(+123 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth runs at 1.21% annually (123 persons/year), with overseas migration (+286/year) more than offsetting a modest internal outflow (-74/year). The 10-year change of 13.8% represents steady densification rather than a sudden boom. Projections put the 2031 population at approximately 10,751, up from 10,156 in 2025. The gentrification score of 32 signals early signs: population up 21% since 2011 with growth accelerating from 6% to 14%. Real income grew 5.1% over the decade, and affordability improved from 47.6% to 39.3% income-to-price, suggesting the suburb is becoming more accessible rather than pricing people out.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+286
Net Internal / yr
-74
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +21% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +286/yr, Accelerating: 6% → 14%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Taringa compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taringa a good suburb to live in?
Taringa ranks in the 9th SEIFA IRSAD decile nationally, indicating strong socioeconomic advantage. It suits young professionals and couples: 18.0% use public transport, 9.4% walk or cycle, and the median age is 33. The tradeoff is limited family housing, with 62.7% apartments and 45.6% two-bedroom dwellings.
What is the median house price in Taringa?
The estimated median house price is $503,000 (2025 estimate). Monthly mortgage repayments average approximately $1,900, which represents 23.1% of the median household weekly income of $1,902. The apartment-dominated stock (62.7%) keeps the median lower than neighbouring house-heavy suburbs.
What schools are in Taringa?
No schools are located within Taringa's suburb boundaries. Families typically access schools in adjacent suburbs such as Toowong, Indooroopilly, or St Lucia. The University of Queensland's St Lucia campus sits less than 2 kilometres away, which partly explains the high university-educated population (64.8%).
Is Taringa safe?
Crime statistics are not available in our current dataset for Taringa. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 9 (low disadvantage) and IRSAD decile of 9 (high advantage) suggest favourable socioeconomic conditions. The 60.2% residential stability rate is lower than the national average, reflecting high turnover typical of renter-heavy inner suburbs rather than instability.
Is Taringa good for property investment?
With 49.5% renters and median rent of $385/week, the tenant base is deep. However, the 7.9% vacancy rate is elevated compared to Brisbane's average, so investors should expect periods of vacancy. The 30 development applications in 12 months signal active densification. Overseas migration of +286 persons/year is strong, and the early gentrification score of 32 suggests upward trajectory.
How is Taringa's population changing?
The population grows at 1.21% annually (123 persons/year), projected to reach approximately 10,751 by 2031. Overseas migration of +286/year is the primary driver, while internal migration is slightly negative at -74. The population has grown 21% since 2011, with the pace accelerating from 6% to 14%.
What is the development activity in Taringa?
Taringa recorded 30 development applications in the past 12 months, including dwelling extensions and demolitions for new builds. At a density of 4,293 persons/km2, the suburb is already heavily built up compared to Brisbane's average. Ongoing applications suggest continued infill and apartment development rather than greenfield expansion.
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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