Taringa, QLD 4068 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Taringa is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4068, home to 8,732 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 6 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,732
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,902 /week
- Median personal income
- $973 /week
- Median family income
- $2,478 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Ryan
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $385 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,900
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- St Peters Lutheran College (Indooroopilly)
- Brigidine College (Indooroopilly)
- Milpera State High School
- Holy Family Primary School (Indooroopilly)
- Ambrose Treacy College (Indooroopilly)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 train stops, 28 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 16 train stops, 107 bus stops
- Lambert Rd near Central Ave, stop 35
- Lambert Rd at Central Ave, stop 35
- Wharf St near Bridge St, stop 52
- Central Ave near Lambert Rd, stop 35
- Indooroopilly station, platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 41 cafés
- 68 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 57 parks and reserves
- 25 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 9 supermarkets
- 26 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 6.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 54.9% of the 5,449 resolvable premises in Taringa. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 16.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 54.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 16.6%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 12.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Taringa?
Taringa (QLD 4068) had 8,732 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Taringa?
The median advertised rent in Taringa is $385/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Taringa?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Taringa covering independent, catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Peters Lutheran College (Indooroopilly) (0.6 km), Brigidine College (Indooroopilly) (0.8 km), Milpera State High School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Taringa?
Taringa is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (54.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Taringa?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Taringa?
In Taringa, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (6.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Taringa?
123 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Taringa centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 28 bus stops, 8 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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