Taroomball, QLD 4703 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Taroomball is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4703, home to 1,136 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Livingstone local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 534 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,136
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,466 /week
- Median personal income
- $977 /week
- Median family income
- $2,625 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Livingstone
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Queensland
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Capricornia
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $460 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Taranganba State School
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Yeppoon)
- Yeppoon State High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 22 parks and reserves
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 50.9% of the 483 resolvable premises in Taroomball. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 50.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 36.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 10.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,926 across the Livingstone LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,311 theft, 459 violent offences, 367 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Taroomball?
Taroomball (QLD 4703) had 1,136 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Livingstone local government area.
What is the median rent in Taroomball?
The median advertised rent in Taroomball is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Taroomball?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Taroomball covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Taranganba State School (2.6 km), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Yeppoon) (2.9 km), Yeppoon State High School (4.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Taroomball?
Taroomball is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Taroomball?
Across the surrounding area, 2,926 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,311), violent (459), drug offences (367). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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