Taroomball, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Taroomball QLD is 1,136 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Taroomball is $977 per week ($50,804 per year). Median rent in Taroomball is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Taroomball has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Taroomball has a population density of 70 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Taroomball is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taroomball is $1,950.

Population
1,136
Census 2021
Median income
$977/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$460/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Taroomball vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Taroomball is $977 a week, 31% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 204th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $460 a week, $140 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 35, 7 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureTaroomballTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$977/wk$747/wk +31%$766/wk
Household income$2,466/wk$1,593/wk +55%$1,637/wk
Rent$460/wk$320/wk +44%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,950/mo$1,625/mo +20%$1,733/mo
Median age3542 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.7%20.4% −1.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Taroomball, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Taroomball Population

1,136 residents at the 2021 Census.

Taroomball Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$977/wk
$50,804 per year
Ranked 1,373 of 14,663
Median Rent
$460/wk
$1,993 per month
Ranked 939 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Taroomball Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,466/wk
Median rent $460/wk
Rent to income 18.7%

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

Median rent in Taroomball against your income

About $10,686 a month
Median rent $460/wk
Left after rent $2,006/wk
Rent share 18.7%

Taroomball Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
996
avg ICSEA score
1,156
total students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 552 students
1025
ICSEA
Taranganba State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 604 students
966
ICSEA

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

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Taroomball Map

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Taroomball, Queensland: 23.1788°S, 150.7532°E

Taroomball Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Taroomball

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (590) Female 48.1% (546)

Population Density

70
people per km²
1,136 people · 16.1 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,625
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.0%
New Zealand
3.5%
Canada
0.4%
Germany
0.4%
United States of America
0.4%
Poland
0.4%
Sri Lanka
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.4%
Sinhalese
0.4%
Polish
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
44.6%
English
41.4%
Scottish
12.6%
Irish
9.4%
German
5.2%
Australian Aboriginal
4.2%
New Zealander
1.7%
Italian
1.4%
Dutch
1.1%
Polish
1.0%
Indian
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
41.2%
Catholic
22.3%
Anglican
15.9%
Not stated
7.5%
Uniting Church
4.9%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
Buddhism
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.4% 474
Separated
2.2% 19
Divorced
8.0% 70
Widowed
2.6% 23
Never married
32.8% 286

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
51.3%
Couple: no children
26.9%
Couple: no children under 15
13.3%
One parent: children under 15
5.4%
One parent: no children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
12.6%
2 persons
36.6%
3 persons
15.9%
4 persons
21.5%
5 persons
9.2%
6+ persons
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Taroomball

Housing Tenure

Of the 363 occupied private dwellings in Taroomball at the 2021 Census, 19.3% were rented, 25.6% owned outright and 55.1% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
25.6% 93 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
55.1% 200 dwellings
Rented
19.3% 70 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.4%
2 bedrooms
1.7%
3 bedrooms
17.4%
4 bedrooms
74.2%
5 bedrooms
5.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.2%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
2.3%
$800-$999/mo
1.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
47.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.9%
1 vehicle
21.9%
2 vehicles
48.4%
3 vehicles
17.9%
4+ vehicles
9.9%

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

Work, income and education in Taroomball

Employment

Employed full-time
46.7% 356 people
Employed part-time
26.1% 199 people
Unemployed
2.6% 20 people
Not in labour force
24.6% 188 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.2%
Professionals
21.5%
Community & Personal Service
15.8%
Clerical & Administrative
13.4%
Managers
9.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.1%
Sales Workers
4.5%
Labourers
2.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
4.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
2.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
2.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
10.2%
$4,000+/wk
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.5%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.7%
$400-$499/wk
1.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.8%
$3,500+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.6%
Did not go to work
15.5%
Car (passenger)
6.8%
Truck
1.4%
Bicycle
0.7%
Bus
0.7%
Walked only
0.7%
Other
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.8%
Bachelor Degree
16.4%
Postgraduate Degree
5.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.9%
Certificate I/II
3.5%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
20.7%
Management & Commerce
20.7%
Society & Culture
13.1%
Education
11.6%
Architecture & Building
10.8%
Health
10.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.3%
Agriculture & Environment
2.5%
Creative Arts
1.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.0%
Information Technology
0.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.0%
Secondary: Government
17.9%
Secondary: Catholic
15.6%
Primary: Catholic
11.8%
Pre-school
8.7%
Vocational Education
6.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.9%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.3%
Has need for assistance
4.2%
Need for assistance not stated
6.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
71
Asthma
42
Arthritis
31
Lung condition
18
Heart disease
15
Diabetes
13
Cancer
12
Stroke
8
Dementia
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.4% 108
Did not provide
86.6% 697

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.2% 130
Not a volunteer
83.8% 674

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.1% 33
Never served
95.9% 780

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.1%
1 child
10.8%
2 children
30.1%
3 children
19.8%
4 children
8.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
8
1961: 1970
11
1971: 1980
4
1981: 1990
19
1991: 2000
11
2001: 2010
25
2011: 2015
15
2016
4
2017
6
2019
4

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

Population Mobility

21.9%
moved in the last year
55.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
815
Moved: same area (SA2)
116
Moved from QLD
89
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from NT
3
Moved from ACT
3
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.3%
5: 14 hours
32.3%
15: 29 hours
15.4%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
22.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.8%
Step family: no other children
14.7%
Other couple: children only
2.6%
Blended family: no other children
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Taroomball

The closest suburb to Taroomball is Lammermoor, 2.3 km away.

Lammermoor
2.3 km away · income $967/wk · rent $400/wk
Taranganba
3.3 km away · income $784/wk · rent $350/wk
Yeppoon
6.2 km away · income $671/wk · rent $300/wk
Pacific Heights
9.1 km away · income $857/wk · rent $445/wk
Emu Park
9.2 km away · income $617/wk · rent $300/wk
Zilzie
13.1 km away · income $643/wk · rent $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taroomball

What is the population of Taroomball QLD?

The population of Taroomball QLD is 1,136 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 70 people per km². Taroomball is ranked #3,785 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Taroomball?

The median personal income in Taroomball QLD is $977 per week, or $50,804 per year. The median household income is $2,466 per week. Family income is $2,625 per week. Taroomball is ranked #1,373 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Taroomball?

Median rent in Taroomball QLD is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Taroomball ranks #939 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Taroomball?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taroomball QLD is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Taroomball?

The median age in Taroomball QLD is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Taroomball a good suburb to live in?

Taroomball is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,136. The median income is $977/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% 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: 32756. All dollar figures in AUD.