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Taringa
2 km²
Over half of all adults in Taringa hold a bachelor degree or higher, making it one of the most highly qualified areas in the region. This is a young, affluent community where the typical resident is just 33. It is a high-density hub characterized by a large number of overseas arrivals and a strong preference for apartment living. These factors combine to create a professional, mobile population that earns well above the national figure.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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Taringa is noticeably younger than the rest of the state and nation, with a typical age of 33. It has a smaller proportion of children and seniors than most areas, while those in de facto relationships are slightly more common than the national figure.
This is a diverse community where 34.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the Queensland average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese heritage.
A quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is much higher than in most areas.
People with no religion make up 47.3% of the population, which is well above the national and state figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.6%.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 53.9% of adults holding a university degree and 85.7% having completed Year 12, both far exceeding national levels. Local schools are also among the largest and most advantaged in the region.
Taringa is a high-income area where typical personal weekly earnings of $973 are much higher than in most places. About a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well above the state average.
While residents are less likely to need help with daily activities or have long-term health conditions than most people, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions at 10.8%.
Volunteerism is strong here, with 20.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.
The First Nations community is small, consisting of 68 people. This group has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 85.5%, which is far above the state and national figures.
People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 31.7% of households being single person. This contributes to a lower-than-average density of 2.2 people per home.
The housing market is dominated by flats and apartments, which make up 62.3% of homes. Renting is very common at 47.6%, and typical weekly rents of $385 are much higher than in most areas.
Public transport is a major feature, with 10% of people commuting via transit and 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Working from home is also far more common here than in the rest of the state.
Taringa is a highly transient area, with 63.4% of residents moving in the last five years. This high churn is driven by recent overseas arrivals, who make up 25.5% of the population.
A high number of adults are working or looking for work, and 42.2% of the workforce are professionals. This is consistent with the area's high levels of university qualifications.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home in Taringa is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, parks, and public transport.