Taroom QLD 4420
Taroom sits 460 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 5 hours 30 minutes by car. Census data records 885 residents with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $68,796 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The locality grew 1.8% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $170 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $867. Taroom is characterised by no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Taroom a good place to live?
Taroom scores a B (50/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on safety, weaker on transit.
Mixed results
1 school
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 459.8 km · 329 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $248K
Low all-round risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 10/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 3/10 · median age 41 · 885 residents
Liveability Rating
50 / 100 · Ranked #535 in QLDEach bar is Taroom's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Taroom?
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Our score
50 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataTaroom's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $248,000, about 5% below where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$248,250
Based on 30 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 80 days — median across 6 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 21 sales $240K
- 4 bed 7 sales $260K
Land
$60,000
Based on only 5 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20247 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Taroom, and performance is broadly on par with peer-suburb schools.
- • 153 students in one school (avg 153)
Combined
Walkability
Taroom is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car. Within the locality there are 2 supermarkets, 4 parks and 4 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Taroom.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 550
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Banana: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Taroom is home to 885 residents, with a median age of 41, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $69,000 a year, with unemployment at 2.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
885
Median Age
41
Median Household Income
$68,796/yr
Census Median Rent
$170/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$38,740/yr
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
37.1%
Total Dwellings
313
Owner-Occupier Rate
71.3%
Houses
97.1%
Rental Stress
12.8%
Mortgage Stress
15.1%
Work From Home
18.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 88.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 91.9%
- Employment Rate
- 61.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 26.4%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 827 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,081 a year through Banana based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Banana
In the year to August 2026, 17 new dwellings were approved across Banana. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 92.9% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this locality: 35 to 100 homes
- No timeframe set 35 to 100 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (5 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Iman People #2.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Climate & Setting
from Taroom Post Office, 8.4 kmModerate rainfall — very hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 246 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 628 mm
- 53 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 34.3°C
- 62 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.7°C
- 4 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4420, 0 of 1,282 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.3% (4 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4420, 255 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.9 MW have been installed since 2001, against 604 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 15 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $248,250 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Colin Boyce Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Colin Boyce | 39.8% | 60.2% | -6.4 |
| 2022 | Colin Boyce | 46.2% | 53.8% | -4.8 |
| 2019 | Ken O'Dowd | 41.3% | 58.7% | +7.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Bryson Head Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bryson Head LNP | 73.2% |
| 2020 | Colin Boyce LNP | 65.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Taroom?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 885 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Taroom
Is Taroom a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Taroom is low (10/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Taroom?
Taroom has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Taroom a good place to live?
Taroom has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (50/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Taroom?
Taroom, QLD had a population of 885 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Taroom, QLD?
The postcode for Taroom, QLD is 4420.
How far is Taroom from Brisbane?
Taroom is 460 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 329 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Taroom?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Taroom was $68,796 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Taroom?
There are too few current rental listings in Taroom for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $170, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Taroom?
The median age of residents in Taroom was 41 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Taroom?
There is 1 school inside the Taroom boundary: 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
What is the weather like in Taroom?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Taroom, Taroom Post Office (8.4 km away), summer days average 34.3°C, winter nights 6.7°C, 628 mm of rain a year over 53 rainy days, and 62 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Taroom?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Taroom belong to?
Taroom sits within the Banana local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Taroom?
The average residential rates bill through Banana is $1,081 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Taroom?
Across Banana, 17 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 92.9% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Taroom in?
Taroom sits within the federal Division of Flynn, currently held by Colin Boyce (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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