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Taranganba QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Taranganba, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Taranganba QLD is 2,275 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Taranganba is $784 per week ($40,768 per year). Median rent in Taranganba is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Taranganba has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Taranganba has a population density of 1182.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Taranganba is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taranganba is $1,517.

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Taranganba Population

residents (Census 2021)

Taranganba Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$784/wk

$40,768 per year

#3861 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Taranganba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (1,091) Female 51.9% (1,175)

Population Density

1182.7

people per km²

2,275 people · 1.9 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,003

Family income/wk

Taranganba Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Taranganba Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.5% 280 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.5% 310 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Taranganba Country of Birth

Australia

95.3%

England

4.0%

Canada

0.3%

China

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Taranganba Religion

No Religion

44.7%

Catholic

23.2%

Anglican

14.3%

Not stated

6.9%

Uniting Church

5.0%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Baptist

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Taranganba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Taranganba Languages Spoken at Home

German

25.6%

Cantonese

15.4%

Other

12.8%

Afrikaans

12.8%

SAL Filipin

10.3%

Australian Indigenous

7.7%

SAL Tot

7.7%

Spanish

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Taranganba Employment

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Employed full-time

39.4% 648 people

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Employed part-time

24.3% 400 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.7% 61 people

🏠

Not in labour force

32.6% 537 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Taranganba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.5%

Bachelor Degree

22.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

Postgraduate Degree

4.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

Certificate I/II

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Taranganba Occupation

Professionals

23.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.0%

Community & Personal Service

16.5%

Managers

10.8%

Clerical & Administrative

9.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.6%

Labourers

6.0%

Sales Workers

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Taranganba Field of Study

Engineering

21.9%

Management & Commerce

16.1%

Health

13.6%

Society & Culture

13.3%

Education

12.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.3%

Architecture & Building

7.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.1%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

Information Technology

1.3%

Creative Arts

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Taranganba Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Taranganba Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.1%

$4,000+/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Taranganba Marital Status

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Married

46.2% 847

↔️

Separated

3.3% 60

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Divorced

9.5% 175

🕊️

Widowed

4.9% 89

👤

Never married

36.2% 663

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Taranganba Ancestry

English

32.2%

Australian

30.4%

Irish

10.5%

Scottish

7.5%

German

4.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.4%

Other

3.6%

Italian

2.1%

Dutch

1.5%

New Zealander

1.3%

Maori

0.9%

Filipino

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Taranganba School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.4%

Secondary — Government

20.2%

Secondary — Catholic

16.1%

Primary — Catholic

10.9%

Pre-school

7.5%

Vocational Education

6.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Taranganba Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.4% 232

✅

No need for assistance

94.6% 4,071

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Taranganba Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.8% 255

—

Not a volunteer

85.2% 1,468

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Taranganba Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.8%

$300-$449/mo

1.7%

$450-$599/mo

2.8%

$600-$799/mo

4.5%

$800-$999/mo

4.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Taranganba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.5%

Did not go to work

15.5%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

Walked only

1.6%

Bus

1.2%

Truck

0.6%

Other

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Bicycle

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Taranganba Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.6%

1 vehicle

34.4%

2 vehicles

41.4%

3 vehicles

14.7%

4+ vehicles

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Taranganba Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.5%

2 bedrooms

8.9%

3 bedrooms

45.4%

4 bedrooms

39.8%

5 bedrooms

5.1%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Taranganba Population Mobility

19.4%

moved in the last year

48.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Taranganba Indigenous Population

6.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

292

Indigenous residents

4,024

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Taranganba Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

198

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Taranganba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Taranganba Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.7%

Couple — no children

33.3%

Couple — no children under 15

11.9%

One parent — children under 15

10.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Taranganba Military Service

🏅

Previously served

4.2% 72

👤

Never served

95.8% 1,648

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Taranganba Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 220

—

Did not provide

87.2% 1,497

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Taranganba Children Ever Born

No children

29.5%

1 child

13.4%

2 children

31.7%

3 children

17.7%

4 children

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Taranganba When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Taranganba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.8%

5–14 hours

30.5%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

8.2%

Did not do domestic work

26.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Taranganba Household Size

1 person

21.9%

2 persons

39.1%

3 persons

16.0%

4 persons

16.0%

5 persons

5.1%

6+ persons

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Taranganba Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,724

Moved — same area (SA2)

190

Moved from QLD

177

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

Moved from ACT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Taranganba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

72.1%

Step family — no other children

20.5%

Blended family — no other children

5.7%

Other couple — children only

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Taranganba Schools

schools nearby

government

982

avg ICSEA score

3,125

total students

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 552 students

1025

ICSEA

St Ursula's College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 606 students

1014

ICSEA

Taranganba State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 604 students

966

ICSEA

Yeppoon State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,062 students

958

ICSEA

Yeppoon State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 301 students

945

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Taranganba Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,732/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Taranganba

Your weekly income

≈ $7,505/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,382/wk

Rent share 20.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

West End (Townsville - Qld)

Income: $921/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $100/wk

Wandal

Income: $803/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $80/wk

Heatley

Income: $662/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $70/wk

Tivoli

Income: $691/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $65/wk

East Ipswich

Income: $735/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $60/wk

Newtown (Ipswich - Qld)

Income: $844/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $55/wk

Marburg

Income: $764/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk

Sadliers Crossing

Income: $800/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk

Taranganba vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Gin Gin (Qld)

Pop: 1,139 Income: $483/wk Rent: $250/wk

Blackstone

Pop: 1,144 Income: $769/wk Rent: $328/wk

Ashfield (Qld)

Pop: 1,152 Income: $882/wk Rent: $393/wk

Stockleigh

Pop: 1,152 Income: $808/wk Rent: $440/wk

Monto

Pop: 1,156 Income: $491/wk Rent: $170/wk

Elliott Heads

Pop: 1,160 Income: $580/wk Rent: $293/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taranganba

What is the population of Taranganba QLD?

The population of Taranganba QLD is 2,275 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1182.7 people per km².Taranganba is ranked #2,845 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Taranganba?

The median personal income in Taranganba QLD is $784 per week, or $40,768 per year.The median household income is $1,732 per week.Family income is $2,003 per week.Taranganba is ranked #3,861 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Taranganba?

Median rent in Taranganba QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Taranganba ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Taranganba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taranganba QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Taranganba?

The median age in Taranganba QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Taranganba a good suburb to live in?

Taranganba is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,275.The median income is $784/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32748. All dollar figures in AUD.