Suburbs Taunton (Qld)

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Taunton QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Taunton QLD is 57 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Taunton is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Taunton is $220 per week ($953 per month). Taunton has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Taunton has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taunton is $867.

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📍 Taunton, Queensland — 24.4142°S, 151.7786°E

Taunton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Taunton Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$537/wk
$27,924 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
👤
Median Age
61years
23 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Taunton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (28) Female 50.9% (29)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
57 people · 114.2 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Taunton Age Distribution

10-14
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Taunton Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
83.3% 15 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
16.7% 3 dwellings

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

Taunton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Taunton Religion

No Religion
35.9%
Anglican
25.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
12.5%
Uniting Church
12.5%
Not stated
9.4%
Catholic
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Taunton Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
59.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.7%

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

Taunton Employment

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Employed full-time
26.5% 13 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.4% 10 people
🏠
Not in labour force
53.1% 26 people

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

Taunton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
77.8%
Certificate I/II
22.2%

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

Taunton Occupation

Managers
38.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
30.8%
Sales Workers
30.8%

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

Taunton Field of Study

Health
57.1%
Management & Commerce
42.9%

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

Taunton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Taunton Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
21.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
35.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Taunton Marital Status

💍
Married
41.5% 22
↔️
Separated
9.4% 5
📋
Divorced
9.4% 5
🕊️
Widowed
7.5% 4
👤
Never married
32.1% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Taunton Ancestry

English
34.5%
Australian
31.0%
Irish
15.5%
Scottish
8.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.2%
German
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Taunton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
55.6%
Primary — Government
44.4%

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

Taunton Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.1% 3
✅
No need for assistance
96.9% 93

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

Taunton Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
20.8% 10
—
Not a volunteer
79.2% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Taunton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
50.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Taunton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Taunton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
35.0%
3 vehicles
35.0%

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

Taunton Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
23.1%
3 bedrooms
76.9%

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

Taunton Population Mobility

10.6%
moved in the last year
33.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Taunton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
103
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Taunton Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
9
Lung condition
6
Heart disease
4
Mental health
4
Arthritis
3

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

Taunton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
25.0%
$300-$399/wk
16.7%
$650-$799/wk
20.8%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Taunton Family Structure

Couple — no children
69.2%
One parent — children under 15
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Taunton Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Taunton Children Ever Born

1 child
27.3%
2 children
36.4%
3 children
36.4%

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

Taunton When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5

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

Taunton Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
28.6%
15–29 hours
19.0%
30+ hours
23.8%
Did not do domestic work
28.6%

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

Taunton Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
48.1%
3 persons
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Taunton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
42
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from WA
3

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

Taunton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Taunton Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,062/wk
Median Rent $220/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.7%

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

If you earn X in Taunton

≈ $4,602/month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $842/wk
Rent share 20.7%

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Taunton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Balcomba
Pop: 29 Income: $1,562/wk
Benobble
Pop: 29 Income: $687/wk Rent: $475/wk
Bon Accord
Pop: 29 Income: $833/wk
Clifford
Pop: 29 Income: $949/wk
Flinton
Pop: 29 Income: $449/wk
Grosvenor
Pop: 29 Income: $725/wk Rent: $600/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taunton

What is the population of Taunton QLD?

The population of Taunton QLD is 57 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Taunton?

The median personal income in Taunton QLD is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Taunton?

Median rent in Taunton QLD is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Taunton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taunton QLD is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Taunton?

The median age in Taunton QLD is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Taunton a good suburb to live in?

Taunton is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 57.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 32760. All dollar figures in AUD.