Taigum
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Taigum, QLD 4018.
About Taigum
Welcome to Taigum
Taigum sits in Brisbane's northern suburbs, roughly 15 kilometres from the CBD, tucked between Boondall, Zillmere, Fitzgibbon, Carseldine and Geebung. It's a quiet, established residential pocket built largely around the 1970s and 80s, known for leafy streets, family-sized blocks and easy access to bushland reserves that back onto the suburb's eastern edge.
With a population of 7,801 and a median age of 40, Taigum has long been a settled, family-oriented community rather than a transient rental market. It suits buyers after space and value within reach of Brisbane's north-side employment corridors, without the price tags of suburbs closer to the water or the city.
Lifestyle & dining
Taigum itself is largely residential, so day-to-day life tends to spill into neighbouring centres. Zillmere and Geebung offer local cafes, takeaway options and everyday services, while the bigger Westfield Chermside is a short drive away for a fuller retail and dining fix. It's the kind of suburb where locals value the quiet over the buzz, with weekends more likely spent at home or exploring nearby green space than queuing for brunch.
Shopping
For groceries and daily essentials, residents typically head to shopping strips in Zillmere or Carseldine, both a short drive from most Taigum streets. Chermside's major shopping precinct, one of Brisbane's largest, is close enough for a proper shopping trip, covering everything from fashion to homewares, while Bracken Ridge and Fitzgibbon add further convenience options to the north and east.
Getting around
Taigum's location just off the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway corridor makes it a practical base for commuters driving into the city or out to the airport precinct. Bus services connect the suburb to nearby train stations, including those at Boondall and Geebung on the Shorncliffe and Caboolture lines, giving residents a rail option into the CBD without needing to live right on the line.
Schools & families
Taigum State School serves as the local primary option, giving families a genuine neighbourhood school within walking distance for many streets. Secondary students typically look to nearby suburbs for high school options, with the broader Boondall, Carseldine and Geebung area offering several public and private choices within a short drive.
Parks & recreation
One of Taigum's understated strengths is its proximity to bushland and conservation areas, with reserves and walking tracks along its eastern fringe offering a bit of green respite without leaving the suburb. Nearby Boondall Wetlands, one of Brisbane's largest conservation areas, is a drawcard for walking, cycling and birdwatching, and it's an easy trip from most parts of Taigum.
The property market
Taigum's housing stock is dominated by established houses, which make up 45% of current listings, followed by townhouses at 31%, vacant land at 19% and a smaller apartment and unit share of 5%. That mix reflects the suburb's low-rise, family-home character rather than any recent unit boom.
The median house price sits at $850,000, having grown 21.4% recently, a notable jump that points to strong buyer demand for the suburb's larger blocks and relative affordability compared with inner-north Brisbane. Units and townhouses carry a median of $755,000, while renters can expect to pay around $680 a week, figures that place Taigum as a solid mid-tier option for both owner-occupiers and investors looking north of the city.
Market snapshot
Taigum property market
Median sale price
$850k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$680
per week
Gross rental yield
4.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$678k
Median
$850k
Premium
$1.11m
Days on market
15
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
47
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +16.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Taigum by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Taigum, QLD 4018.
Population
7,801
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$1,426
median, per week
Median rent
$395
per week
Median mortgage
$1,680
per month
Mortgage / income
27%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Taigum
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Taigum
$790k
38/380 Handford Road
Sold ~July 2026
$798k
12/332 - 334 Muller Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.48m
8 Treefern Court
Sold ~July 2026
$1.54m
7 Durham Place
Sold ~July 2026
$951k
19 Ladberry Street
Sold ~July 2026
$940k
52/42 Abbeywood Street
Sold ~July 2026
$728k
46/50 Enborisoff Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
64 Jagera Circuit
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Taigum suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Taigum?
The median house price in Taigum, QLD is $850k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 21.4%.
How much is rent in Taigum?
The median weekly rent in Taigum is around $680 per week.
Is Taigum a good place to live?
Taigum is a northern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Taigum is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 7,801 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Taigum?
Taigum has a population of 7,801 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in Taigum?
There is 1 school in or near Taigum, including Taigum State School.
How long do homes take to sell in Taigum?
Properties in Taigum take around 15 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Taigum?
Entry-level properties in Taigum start around $678k, while premium homes reach $1.11m.
What suburbs are near Taigum?
Suburbs near Taigum include Boondall, Carseldine, Zillmere, Fitzgibbon and Geebung.
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