Thagoona
With 91% of workers commuting by car and only 1% using public transport, Thagoona is one of southeast Queensland's most car-dependent rural fringe communities. The suburb's 1,077 residents spread across 13.19 square kilometres at just 81.6 people per km2, far below the state average for residential areas. Household income sits at the 79.1st percentile nationally, strong for the density level, because the population skews towards owner-occupiers with modest debt rather than renters. All dwellings are separate houses and 57.4% have four or more bedrooms, well above the national average, making this a place where families buy space rather than location.
Population
1,077
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,091/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$477K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $477,000 is an estimated figure based on 2025 rent data, positioning Thagoona as an affordable entry point compared to the broader Ipswich corridor. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,668, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 18.4%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability explains why 50.8% of households carry a mortgage, higher than the 34.8% who own outright. The stock is entirely separate houses, and 57.4% of those have four or more bedrooms, meaning buyers get substantial space at a price point that remains accessible. The 14.4% renter share is notably lower than state and national averages, reflecting the owner-occupier character of the suburb.
For Buyers
The median house price of $477,000 is an estimated figure based on 2025 rent data, positioning Thagoona as an affordable entry point compared to the broader Ipswich corridor. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,668, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 18.4%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability explains why 50.8% of households carry a mortgage, higher than the 34.8% who own outright. The stock is entirely separate houses, and 57.4% of those have four or more bedrooms, meaning buyers get substantial space at a price point that remains accessible. The 14.4% renter share is notably lower than state and national averages, reflecting the owner-occupier character of the suburb.
For Investors
Thagoona's investment case is modest but stable. Weekly rents average $385, and the vacancy rate is 3.4%, sitting close to the equilibrium level that signals neither oversupply nor tenant shortage. Against the $477,000 median, that rent implies a gross yield around 4.2%, above the typical southeast Queensland average for comparable price points. The renter share is only 14.4%, which limits the tenant pool but also means limited competition among landlords. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, consistent with a low-turnover suburb where 84.9% of residents stayed in the same address over the period. Population growth data is not available from the brief, so forward demand forecasting requires external sources.
Demographics
The median age of 43 is 3 years above the national figure, reflecting a community that has aged in place rather than attracted young arrivals. Only 10% of residents were born overseas, which is 11.6 percentage points below the national average, and the ancestry profile is heavily Anglo-Celtic: English (450), German (113) and Scottish (105) are the top three ancestries. University qualifications reach just 15%, which is 15.1 points below the national figure, consistent with the trade and service-sector occupation mix. Average household size is 3.0, compared to the national average of around 2.5, driven by the predominance of couples with children making up 350 of 914 families. Volunteering participation is 14.5%, in line with typical outer-suburban communities.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Every dwelling in Thagoona is a separate house, a 100% rate that stands apart from most Queensland suburbs where medium-density has taken hold. Tenure leans heavily towards owner-occupation: 34.8% own outright and 50.8% carry a mortgage, leaving only 14.4% renting, well below state averages. The bedroom profile skews large, with 57.4% of homes having four or more bedrooms and 38.5% having three, indicating family-sized dwellings rather than downsizer stock. The mortgage-to-income ratio is 18.4%, and the rent-to-income ratio also reads 18.4%, both below the stress benchmarks that affect many outer-corridor suburbs. Housing stress is not a structural issue here, because the combination of affordable prices and above-median incomes keeps repayments manageable.
Mortgage / mo
$1,668
Rent / wk
$385
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$757
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.4%
Unoccupied
12
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.4%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.8%
Couples, no children
914
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 15.1% of workers (50 people), followed by Construction at 12.3% (41) and Public Administration at 11.1% (37). Manufacturing and Education round out the top five at 10.8% and 7.8% respectively, a mix that reflects residents working across Ipswich and the broader southeast Queensland region rather than a local commercial base. By occupation, Clerical and Admin workers lead at 87, ahead of Community and Personal Service at 74 and Labourers at 66. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, in line with broader regional Queensland figures, and the full-time employment rate is 68.9% among employed residents. The participation rate of 55.7% is moderate, with 285 residents not in the labour force, partly explained by the older median age of 43.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.9%
Part-time
26.5%
Participation
55.7%
Employed
472
Occupations
Top Industries
University
15.0%
Postgraduate
3.8%
Born Overseas
10.0%
Dwellings
341
Transport to Work
Car ownership is the dominant transport mode, with 91% of residents driving to work and only 1% using public transport, compared to much higher public transport rates in inner Brisbane suburbs. This makes access to services dependent on private vehicles, which suits the large-dwelling family demographic but limits options for older residents without cars. The rent-to-income ratio of 18.4% keeps housing costs comfortable for tenants, below the 30% stress level. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on facilities in surrounding areas including Thagoona State School, which serves the local area. The need-for-assistance rate is 6.6% (68 people), consistent with the older median age of 43, and slightly above what purely working-age communities show.
Drive
91.0%
Public Transport
1.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Thagoona compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thagoona a good suburb to live in?
Thagoona suits families who want space and affordable ownership. Household income sits at the 79.1st percentile nationally, mortgage repayments average $1,668 a month, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.4% is well below the 30% stress threshold. The trade-off is minimal public transport, with 91% of residents relying on a car.
What is the median house price in Thagoona?
The median house price is approximately $477,000, estimated from 2025 rental data. Weekly rent averages $385 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,668, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.4%, which is affordable relative to most southeast Queensland suburbs.
What schools are in Thagoona?
No schools are recorded inside the Thagoona suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in surrounding areas, including Thagoona State School which serves the local community. The suburb's median age of 43 suggests many households have older children or are past the school-age stage.
Is Thagoona safe?
Detailed crime statistics for Thagoona are not available in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, housing stress is absent, with mortgage-to-income and rent-to-income both at 18.4%, well below the levels associated with higher crime in suburban areas. The low renter share of 14.4% also typically correlates with community stability.
Is Thagoona good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $385 against a $477,000 median implies a gross yield of around 4.2%, above average for southeast Queensland at this price point. The vacancy rate of 3.4% is near equilibrium. The renter pool is small at 14.4% of households, and no development activity was recorded in the past 12 months.
How is Thagoona's population changing?
Specific population growth data is not available for Thagoona in this dataset. The residential turnover rate is 15.1%, with 84.9% of residents remaining at the same address year-on-year. The suburb has 1,077 residents across 13.19 square kilometres, at a low density of 81.6 people per km2, leaving capacity for future growth.
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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