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Tarragindi
5 km²
A short walk to a park, shop or bus stop is part of daily life for almost everyone in Tarragindi. This is a wealthy, well-educated community of around 11,000 people where large family homes are the norm. It is especially welcoming to children, with a much higher proportion of under-15s than the state average. The area is defined by high incomes and a professional workforce, making it one of the most advantaged suburbs in the region.
Tarragindi's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Tarragindi has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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Families are a major feature here, as children under 15 make up 22.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 37, and there are far fewer seniors than in most other similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to both Queensland and the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 84.8% of the community. While the number of people using another language at home rose to 13.1% since 2011, this is still well below the national average.
About 43.4% of people report no religion, a figure that has risen by 20 points since 2011. This is higher than most similar areas and is well above the national average.
Tarragindi is highly qualified, with 46.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for its level at 79.8%.
Typical weekly family income is $3,313, which is far above the Queensland average. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that rose 26 points since 2011.
Residents are generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas. Only 3.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average.
Unpaid care is common here, with 36.3% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. Volunteering is also much higher than most areas, though it fell slightly since 2011.
First Nations people in the area have high outcomes, with a Year 12 completion rate of 70.1% and an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is much lower than most areas.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Most households are couples with children, and there are far fewer people living alone than the state average.
Separate houses dominate the landscape, making up 95.3% of homes. Most are large, with 90.9% having three or more bedrooms, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national average.
While 47.2% of people drive to work, 24.4% work from home, a figure that rose 20 points since 2011. The area is well served by public transport, with a very high number of bus stops.
About 36.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas fell to 7.8% since 2011.
The area has a very strong employment rate, with 73.3% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals, particularly in health, education, and technical fields.
Tarragindi is one of the most advantaged areas in the region, scoring the maximum 10 for overall advantage, as well as for access to resources and education skills.
The area receives an average of 1,035mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Queensland average. Temperatures are generally milder than the state average.
The suburb is very walkable, with a score of 7.7. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, groceries, and a school.