Tarragindi
Tarragindi's standout trait is affluence without high-rise density: household income sits in the 96.9 percentile while 95.1% of dwellings are separate houses. The suburb holds 11,035 people in 4.54 sq km, giving it a compact 2,431.2 people per sq km feel compared with leafier outer Brisbane areas. It is more family-house oriented than nearby Annerley and Moorooka, with 49.4% of homes having 4 or more bedrooms and only 2.0% apartments. That pattern is supported by low rental exposure at 20.6% and top decile SEIFA scores, so scarcity and owner-occupier demand shape the local market.
Population
11,035
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,934/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
50
Median House
$615K
Estimated from rent (2025)
For homebuyers, Tarragindi is a detached-house market first. Separate houses make up 95.1% of stock, apartments only 2.0%, and 49.4% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers are usually competing for family-sized blocks rather than compact units. The monthly mortgage figure of $2,459 equals 19.4% of household income, lower than common stress thresholds because household income is high at $2,934 a week. Because a current median house price is unavailable, buyers should lean on recent comparable sales, especially against Holland Park and Annerley, where housing mix can be less detached.
For Buyers
For homebuyers, Tarragindi is a detached-house market first. Separate houses make up 95.1% of stock, apartments only 2.0%, and 49.4% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers are usually competing for family-sized blocks rather than compact units. The monthly mortgage figure of $2,459 equals 19.4% of household income, lower than common stress thresholds because household income is high at $2,934 a week. Because a current median house price is unavailable, buyers should lean on recent comparable sales, especially against Holland Park and Annerley, where housing mix can be less detached.
For Investors
Investors face a stable but not highly renter-led suburb. Renting sits at 20.6%, below many inner-ring Brisbane markets, because 33.2% of homes are owned outright and 46.2% carry a mortgage. The weekly rent figure is $450 and vacancy is 4.4%, so yield pressure may be softer than in tighter rental pockets. However, 32 development applications in 12 months point to ongoing renovations and site activity, while forecast overseas migration of 146 people a year can support tenant demand over time.
Development Activity
Total DAs
153
Last 12 Months
50
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+85.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Tarragindi iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Elizabeth's School
Prep-6 · 363 students
Wellers Hill State School
Prep-6 · 762 students
Demographics
Tarragindi is educated, family-heavy and less migrant-dominated than the national profile. The median age is 37, 3.0 years below the national figure, while 55.9% of residents have university qualifications, 25.8 percentage points above nationally. Overseas-born residents are 18.5%, which is 3.1 points lower than the national share, and the average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 higher. English ancestry leads with 4,262 people, followed by Irish at 1,836 and Scottish at 1,368, reinforcing a more Anglo-leaning base than nearby multicultural Moorooka.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.1%
Houses
2.9%
Townhouse
2.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Tarragindi is unusually house-dominant for a suburb this close to Brisbane's inner south. Separate houses account for 95.1% of dwellings, far higher than apartment-heavy pockets around Annerley, while semi-detached homes are just 2.9% and apartments 2.0%. Tenure is also owner-led: 33.2% own outright, 46.2% have a mortgage and 20.6% rent. With 41.7% of homes at 3 bedrooms and 49.4% at 4 or more, the suburb's housing base suits families because larger detached stock is the norm, not the exception.
Mortgage / mo
$2,459
Rent / wk
$450
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,168
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
172
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
19.2%
Couples, no children
9,398
Total families
Economy & Employment
Tarragindi's economy is white-collar and service-sector weighted. Healthcare employs 965 people, or 20.4%, followed by Professional/Tech at 752 and 15.9%, Education at 692 and 14.6%, Public Admin at 401 and 8.5%, and Construction at 334 and 7.1%. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 2,412, well above Managers at 979. Unemployment is 3.5% with participation at 67.3%, and all 4 SEIFA measures sit in decile 10, so high skills and incomes explain why household income ranks in the 96.9 percentile.
Unemployment
2.3%
Labour Force
7,077
Unemployed
164
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.0%
Part-time
31.5%
Participation
67.3%
Employed
5,527
Occupations
Top Industries
University
55.9%
Postgraduate
15.5%
Born Overseas
18.5%
Dwellings
3,736
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-oriented but well served for primary education. Car driving accounts for 79.0% of commuting, higher than the 9.8% using public transport and 5.5% walking or cycling, because the suburb is hilly and residential rather than rail-centred. School choice is compact: 2 local primary schools, St Elizabeth's School with ICSEA 1141 and 363 enrolments, and Wellers Hill State School with ICSEA 1139 and 762 enrolments. IRSAD decile 10 ranks in the top national band, supporting strong amenity and lower disadvantage.
Drive
79.0%
Public Transport
9.8%
Walk / Cycle
5.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.78%/yr
(+92 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than explosive. The trend outlook adds 92 people a year, or 0.78% annually, taking the medium population path from 11,743 in 2026 to 12,204 in 2031. Migration is the main driver: overseas migration averages +146 a year while internal migration averages -38, so gains come from international arrivals more than local moves. The shift profile is Mixed, with rent growth of 23.3% and real income growth of 24.2%, but the gentrification score is 5 and stage is Not gentrifying, below an active renewal pattern.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+146
Net Internal / yr
-38
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +14% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Tarragindi compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tarragindi a good suburb to live in?
Yes, especially for families seeking detached housing close to Brisbane. Tarragindi has 95.1% separate houses, household income in the 96.9 percentile and 2 local primary schools, which is above average for a compact residential suburb.
What is the median house price in Tarragindi?
A current median house price is unavailable for Tarragindi. The housing context is still clear: 95.1% of dwellings are separate houses, the typical mortgage is $2,459 a month, and 49.4% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms.
What schools are in Tarragindi?
Tarragindi has 2 local primary schools: St Elizabeth's School, a Catholic school with ICSEA 1141 and 363 enrolments, and Wellers Hill State School, a Government school with ICSEA 1139 and 762 enrolments.
Is Tarragindi safe?
A local crime rate is unavailable, so safety should be checked street by street. Broader indicators are strong: both IRSAD and IRSD sit in decile 10, while only 3.8% of residents need assistance with core activities.
Is Tarragindi good for property investment?
It suits investors seeking stability more than high renter churn. Renting is 20.6%, vacancy is 4.4%, and 32 development applications in 12 months suggest renovation activity, while forecast overseas migration adds 146 people a year.
How is Tarragindi's population changing?
Population growth is moderate. The trend adds 92 people a year, or 0.78% annually, with the medium path rising from 11,743 in 2026 to 12,204 in 2031. Overseas migration is the main driver at +146 a year.
Is there much development in Tarragindi?
Yes, but it appears more incremental than high-density. There were 32 development applications in 12 months, including building work, plan sealing and referral agency activity, which fits a suburb where 95.1% of homes are detached houses.
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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