Tallai
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Tallai, QLD 4213.
About Tallai
Welcome to Tallai
Tallai sits in the Gold Coast hinterland, a rural-residential enclave wedged between the suburban sprawl of the coast and the greener foothills leading up to the Gold Coast hinterland proper. It's roughly a twenty-minute drive from Surfers Paradise, close enough for beach days and Broadbeach dinners, but far enough removed that acreage, dams and paddocks are the norm rather than the exception.
The suburb suits families and professionals after space, privacy and a semi-rural lifestyle without giving up easy access to schools, shops and the M1. With a population of 4,465 and a median age of 44, Tallai has an established, settled feel — this is a place people tend to move to and stay, rather than pass through.
Housing & architecture
Tallai's housing stock is dominated by large-lot houses on acreage, and the current listing mix reflects that skew heavily toward standalone homes, at 82% of the market, with apartments and units, land and townhouses making up the remainder in roughly equal small slices. Expect low-density streets, generous setbacks, sheds, pools and the occasional equine set-up, with architecture ranging from established brick-and-tile homes to newer, architect-designed residences that make the most of hinterland views.
Because blocks here are typically much larger than on the coastal strip, Tallai tends to attract buyers wanting room to move — for kids, animals, workshops or simply distance from neighbours — while still being within commuting distance of the coast.
The property market
Tallai's median house price currently sits at $1.85 million, underpinned by strong recent growth of 25.4%, a sign of just how sought-after hinterland acreage on the Gold Coast has become. Median rent is $1,450 per week, reflecting both the scale of the homes on offer and sustained demand from tenants wanting a lifestyle change without leaving the Gold Coast region entirely.
With houses making up the bulk of listings and land parcels also available for those wanting to build, Tallai remains a market largely defined by acreage rather than medium-density product. Buyers are typically trading up from smaller coastal blocks, drawn by the combination of space, privacy and proximity to the M1 and established hinterland communities.
Getting around
Tallai is well positioned relative to the Pacific Motorway (M1), making the drive to Robina, Bundall or Surfers Paradise straightforward, while the Gold Coast's light rail and hospital precincts are within reasonable reach by car. There's no train line through Tallai itself, so a car is essential for daily life, but the suburb's location between Worongary, Mudgeeraba and Merrimac means arterial roads connect quickly to Nerang, Robina Town Centre and the broader Gold Coast road network.
Mudgeeraba, just next door, offers a bit of a local hub feel with its own connections toward the M1, while Robina's transit and shopping precinct is a short drive away for those needing rail access further afield.
Schools & families
Families are well served by nearby schooling options across Mudgeeraba, Worongary and Merrimac, with both public and private schools within a short drive, making Tallai a practical choice for households wanting acreage living without sacrificing access to education. The suburb's median age of 44 points to a community weighted toward established families and older households rather than young singles or first-home buyers.
The rural-residential character also appeals to families wanting kids to grow up with more space — room for trampolines, treehouses and pets — while still being close enough to drop into town for sport, music lessons or after-school activities.
Parks & recreation
The drawcard for recreation in Tallai is largely the landscape itself — rolling hinterland, bushland outlooks and the kind of properties that come with their own dams, paddocks or patches of remnant forest. It's a suburb where the backyard often does the work of a park.
For more structured recreation, residents head to facilities in neighbouring Mudgeeraba, Robina and Merrimac, including sporting fields, gyms and Robina's retail and entertainment precinct, while the Gold Coast's beaches and national parks such as those around the hinterland ranges are within easy reach for weekend outings.
Market snapshot
Tallai property market
Median sale price
$1.85m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$1,450
per week
Gross rental yield
4.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.26m
Median
$1.85m
Premium
$2.95m
Days on market
30
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
25
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +5.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Tallai by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Tallai, QLD 4213.
Population
4,465
residents (2021)
Median age
44
years
Household income
$2,198
median, per week
Median rent
$550
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Tallai
$1.33m
1 Dulhunty Way
Sold ~July 2026
$2.30m
9 Uplands Court
Sold ~July 2026
$2.80m
47 Veronica Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.32m
22 Dulhunty Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.25m
25 Bendigo Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.93m
16 Xanadu Court
Sold ~June 2026
$2.50m
3 Tanja Court
Sold ~June 2026
$799k
137/53 Old Coach Road
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
Tallai suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Tallai?
The median house price in Tallai, QLD is $1.85m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 25.4%.
How much is rent in Tallai?
The median weekly rent in Tallai is around $1,450 per week.
Is Tallai a good place to live?
Tallai is a suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Tallai is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 4,465.
What is the population of Tallai?
Tallai has a population of 4,465 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 44.
How long do homes take to sell in Tallai?
Properties in Tallai take around 30 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Tallai?
Entry-level properties in Tallai start around $1.26m, while premium homes reach $2.95m.
What suburbs are near Tallai?
Suburbs near Tallai include Worongary, Mudgeeraba and Merrimac.
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