Taigum, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Taigum QLD is 7,801 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Taigum is $713 per week ($37,076 per year). Median rent in Taigum is $395 per week ($1,712 per month). Taigum has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Taigum has a population density of 2,572 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Taigum is India. The most common religion is No religion (28.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taigum is $1,680.

Population
7,801
Census 2021
Median income
$713/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$395/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

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

Taigum vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Taigum is $713 a week, 5% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 886th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $395 a week, $75 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 27.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 40, 2 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.
MeasureTaigumTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$713/wk$747/wk −5%$766/wk
Household income$1,426/wk$1,593/wk −10%$1,637/wk
Rent$395/wk$320/wk +23%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,680/mo$1,625/mo +3%$1,733/mo
Median age4042 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income27.7%20.4% +7.3 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 Taigum, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Taigum Population

7,801 residents at the 2021 Census.

Taigum Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$713/wk
$37,076 per year
Ranked 5,244 of 14,663
Median Rent
$395/wk
$1,712 per month
Ranked 2,200 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,680/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Taigum Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,426/wk
Median rent $395/wk
Rent to income 27.7%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Taigum against your income

About $6,179 a month
Median rent $395/wk
Left after rent $1,031/wk
Rent share 27.7%

Taigum Schools

21
schools nearby
11
government
1027
avg ICSEA score
10,519
total students
St Joseph's Nudgee College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,730 students
1115
ICSEA
St Dympna's Parish School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 647 students
1105
ICSEA
Holy Spirit College Catholic
Secondary · 7-10 · 455 students
1077
ICSEA
St Flannan's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 419 students
1077
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 707 students
1074
ICSEA
St John Fisher College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 714 students
1063
ICSEA
Aspley East State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 849 students
1063
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 187 students
1063
ICSEA
Sandgate State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 387 students
1057
ICSEA
Aspley Special School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 142 students
1014
ICSEA
Norris Road State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 588 students
1012
ICSEA
Sandgate District State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 993 students
1010
ICSEA
Boondall State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 621 students
1009
ICSEA
Aspley State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,144 students
1005
ICSEA
Bracken Ridge State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 304 students
968
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 21 schools.

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

All schools near Taigum, with a map

Taigum Map

Taigum, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Taigum, Queensland: 27.3413°S, 153.0449°E

Taigum Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (21)

People in Taigum

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.6% (3,558) Female 54.4% (4,242)

Population Density

2,572
people per km²
7,801 people · 3.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,828
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

India
10.2%
New Zealand
4.5%
Philippines
3.4%
England
2.9%
Fiji
1.6%
China
1.0%
Sri Lanka
0.8%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
9.2%
Hindi
1.9%
Tagalog
1.4%
Mandarin
1.2%
Filipino
1.2%
Nepali
1.1%
Cantonese
0.9%

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

Ancestry

English
30.9%
Australian
27.0%
Irish
9.6%
Indian
8.8%
Scottish
8.4%
German
4.5%
Filipino
4.4%
Chinese
3.1%
Italian
2.9%
Australian Aboriginal
2.2%
New Zealander
1.4%

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
28.8%
Catholic
22.2%
Anglican
9.5%
Other religions
8.9%
Sikhism
8.6%
Hinduism
6.2%
Not stated
6.0%
Uniting Church
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.2% 3,051
Separated
3.4% 223
Divorced
10.0% 648
Widowed
9.3% 600
Never married
30.1% 1,945

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.6%
Couple: no children
29.2%
Couple: no children under 15
12.2%
One parent: children under 15
8.7%
One parent: no children under 15
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.7%
2 persons
32.1%
3 persons
15.3%
4 persons
12.7%
5 persons
5.2%
6+ persons
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Taigum

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,055 occupied private dwellings in Taigum at the 2021 Census, 32.9% were rented, 26.7% owned outright and 29.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
8.5% 259 dwellings
Owned outright
26.7% 817 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.9% 912 dwellings
Rented
32.9% 1,006 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 63 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
47.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
36.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.7%
2 bedrooms
16.4%
3 bedrooms
49.3%
4 bedrooms
25.7%
5 bedrooms
4.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.5%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
3.3%
$800-$999/mo
5.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.8%
1 vehicle
49.1%
2 vehicles
32.0%
3 vehicles
7.6%
4+ vehicles
3.4%

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

Work, income and education in Taigum

Employment

Employed full-time
34.2% 2,018 people
Employed part-time
19.2% 1,136 people
Unemployed
3.4% 201 people
Not in labour force
43.2% 2,554 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
26.7%
Community & Personal Service
16.5%
Clerical & Administrative
14.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.5%
Managers
10.1%
Labourers
7.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.8%
Sales Workers
5.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
7.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.5%
$4,000+/wk
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.8%
Did not go to work
13.4%
Car (passenger)
5.8%
Bus
3.2%
Train
3.1%
Walked only
1.5%
Other
0.9%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Truck
0.6%
Bicycle
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.4%

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

Bachelor Degree
32.1%
Certificate III/IV
28.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.7%
Postgraduate Degree
10.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
1.6%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.7%
Society & Culture
15.0%
Engineering
14.9%
Health
13.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.6%
Education
6.7%
Information Technology
5.6%
Architecture & Building
3.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.5%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
0.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.9%
Secondary: Government
20.6%
Vocational Education
16.5%
Primary: Catholic
11.5%
Pre-school
10.7%
Secondary: Catholic
8.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.2%

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
86.5%
Has need for assistance
9.3%
Need for assistance not stated
4.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
698
Diabetes
245
Heart disease
237
Arthritis
226
Asthma
219
Lung condition
166
Cancer
130
Kidney disease
102
Stroke
88
Dementia
33

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.3% 750
Did not provide
87.7% 5,335

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.3% 812
Not a volunteer
86.7% 5,298

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 9
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 6
Previously served
4.0% 246
Never served
95.7% 5,829

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.6%
1 child
16.0%
2 children
28.1%
3 children
14.4%
4 children
6.0%
5+ children
2.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
30
1951: 1960
81
1961: 1970
112
1971: 1980
152
1981: 1990
257
1991: 2000
281
2001: 2010
787
2011: 2015
446
2016
107
2017
88
2018
140
2019
135
2020
47
2021
19

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

Population Mobility

17.6%
moved in the last year
54.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,085
Moved from QLD
906
Moved: same area (SA2)
239
Moved from overseas
56
Moved from NSW
33
Moved from VIC
27
Moved from SA
9
Moved from WA
9
Moved from ACT
5
Moved from NT
4
Moved from TAS
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.1%
5: 14 hours
28.8%
15: 29 hours
11.4%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
31.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.3%
Step family: no other children
8.2%
Blended family: no other children
3.8%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk $270/wk less rent
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Income: $698/wk Rent: $230/wk $165/wk less rent
Oakey
Income: $651/wk Rent: $265/wk $130/wk less rent
Wandal
Income: $803/wk Rent: $270/wk $125/wk less rent
Heatley
Income: $662/wk Rent: $280/wk $115/wk less rent
Tivoli
Income: $691/wk Rent: $285/wk $110/wk less rent
East Ipswich
Income: $735/wk Rent: $290/wk $105/wk less rent
Cranbrook (Qld)
Income: $703/wk Rent: $293/wk $102/wk less rent

Suburbs near Taigum

The closest suburb to Taigum is Fitzgibbon, 1.3 km away.

Fitzgibbon
1.3 km away · income $885/wk · rent $385/wk
Zillmere
2.0 km away · income $788/wk · rent $350/wk
Deagon
2.1 km away · income $831/wk · rent $350/wk
Carseldine
2.7 km away · income $856/wk · rent $435/wk
Boondall
2.8 km away · income $834/wk · rent $415/wk
Bracken Ridge
2.9 km away · income $834/wk · rent $410/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taigum

What is the population of Taigum QLD?

The population of Taigum QLD is 7,801 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,572 people per km². Taigum is ranked #918 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Taigum?

The median personal income in Taigum QLD is $713 per week, or $37,076 per year. The median household income is $1,426 per week. Family income is $1,828 per week. Taigum is ranked #5,244 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Taigum?

Median rent in Taigum QLD is $395 per week ($1,712 per month). Rent represents 27.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Taigum ranks #2,200 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Taigum?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taigum QLD is $1,680. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Taigum?

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

Is Taigum a good suburb to live in?

Taigum is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,801. The median income is $713/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.7% 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: 32717. All dollar figures in AUD.