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Taigum Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Taigum Compares
Taigum vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Taigum | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,426 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $395 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,680 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4018 covers Taigum, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 14 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Brisbane - North region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Brisbane.
According to the 2021 Census, Taigum has a population of 7,801 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,426, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 186 (2.4% of residents).
Housing in Taigum includes a median weekly rent of $395, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,680, with 3,055 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 63.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Taigum scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Taigum is served by Taigum State School.
Taigum is part of the Sandgate statistical area in Queensland.
Taigum Details
| Postcode | 4018 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 7,801 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,426/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $713/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $395 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,680 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Population Density | 2572/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,055 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 186 (2.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -27.35 |
| Longitude | 153.05 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 14 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane - North |
| Area (SA3) | Sandgate |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Lilley |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,333 (17.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 733 (9.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,226 (28.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,561 (20.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,940 (24.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 781 (10.0%) |
| Asthma | 629 (8.1%) |
| Diabetes | 483 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 463 (5.9%) |
| Cancer | 302 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 172 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 87 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 234 (7.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,467 (49.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 956 (32.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 329 (11.0%) |
Schools in Taigum
Suburbs Near Taigum
Same Postcode (4018)
More Taigum Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.