Tarragindi
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Tarragindi, QLD 4121.
About Tarragindi
Welcome to Tarragindi
Tarragindi sits about seven kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD, a hilly, leafy pocket of the inner-south wedged between Moorooka, Holland Park, Holland Park West, Mount Gravatt and Nathan. It's the kind of suburb that doesn't shout about itself, but locals will happily tell you about the views from the ridge running along Rangeview Terrace or the mix of old Queenslanders and brick post-war homes that give the streets their character.
It suits families and professionals who want inner-city proximity without inner-city density — a suburb of quiet cul-de-sacs, established gardens and a strong sense of community, with the University of Queensland's Mount Gravatt campus and Griffith University's Nathan campus both close by.
Lifestyle & dining
Tarragindi's own café and shopping strip along Mackenzie Street and Ridgewood Road has grown into a genuine local hub, with a handful of well-loved cafés, a bakery and a bottle shop that draw people in from neighbouring streets. For a bigger night out or a wider spread of restaurants, Moorooka's Vietnamese and Asian food scene, and the busier strips around Holland Park and Mount Gravatt, are only a few minutes' drive away.
Parks & recreation
The suburb is defined as much by its topography as anything else, and Tarragindi Reserve and the Grasstree Walk network of bushland trails give residents a genuine escape into eucalypt forest without leaving the suburb. Whites Hill Reserve, straddling the border toward Camp Hill, is another popular spot for walking and mountain biking, while several smaller local parks scattered through the hillier streets are well used by families with young kids.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with St Elizabeth's School and Wellers Hill State School both drawing enrolments from within the suburb, and St John Henry Newman College providing a Catholic secondary option nearby. With a median age of 37 and a population of just over 11,000, Tarragindi has the feel of an established family suburb, where many residents have stayed put for years and schools anchor the community calendar.
Getting around
Tarragindi isn't on a rail line, so buses along Mains Road and Ipswich Road are the backbone of public transport, feeding into Buranda and the Princess Alexandra Hospital precinct, or connecting through to Griffith University and QUT Kelvin Grove via cross-town routes. For drivers, the suburb's position between Ipswich Road and the M3/Pacific Motorway makes the CBD, the airport and the Gold Coast all reasonably direct trips, and it's this connectivity — without a highway running through the suburb itself — that many residents rate as one of Tarragindi's biggest drawcards.
Housing & architecture
The streetscape is a mix of classic timber Queenslanders on elevated blocks, character brick homes from the 1950s and 60s, and a growing number of contemporary rebuilds and renovations that take advantage of the suburb's hilltop views toward the city and Mount Gravatt. Current listings are overwhelmingly houses rather than units or townhouses — 94% house stock against 6% land — reflecting Tarragindi's identity as a low-density, family-home suburb rather than an apartment market.
The property market
Tarragindi's median house price sits at $1.45 million, after growth of 13.7% in the recent period — a strong result that reflects sustained demand for well-located, character-filled family homes in Brisbane's inner south. Renters are looking at a median of $720 a week, and with such a house-dominated market, most competition is for detached homes on the suburb's more elevated, view-friendly streets rather than any unit stock.
Market snapshot
Tarragindi property market
Median sale price
$1.45m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$720
per week
Gross rental yield
2.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.10m
Median
$1.45m
Premium
$1.86m
Days on market
18
Auction clearance
76%
Sold this year
69
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +6.8% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Tarragindi by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Tarragindi, QLD 4121.
Population
11,035
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$2,934
median, per week
Median rent
$450
per week
Median mortgage
$2,459
per month
Mortgage / income
19%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Tarragindi
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
St John Henry Newman College
Recent results
Recently sold in Tarragindi
$1.50m
19 Toohey Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.28m
70 Sunshine Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.42m
131 Fernvale Road
Sold ~July 2026
$2.15m
15 Effingham Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.62m
15 Salkeld Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.64m
22 Fingal Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.75m
64 Monash Road
Sold ~July 2026
$3.20m
70 Fingal Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Tarragindi
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Common questions
Tarragindi suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Tarragindi?
The median house price in Tarragindi, QLD is $1.45m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 13.7%.
How much is rent in Tarragindi?
The median weekly rent in Tarragindi is around $720 per week.
Is Tarragindi a good place to live?
Tarragindi is a southern suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Tarragindi is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 11,035 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Tarragindi?
Tarragindi has a population of 11,035 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
What schools are in Tarragindi?
There are 3 schools in or near Tarragindi, including St Elizabeth's School, St John Henry Newman College and Wellers Hill State School.
How long do homes take to sell in Tarragindi?
Properties in Tarragindi take around 18 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 76%.
How much do you need to buy in Tarragindi?
Entry-level properties in Tarragindi start around $1.10m, while premium homes reach $1.86m.
What suburbs are near Tarragindi?
Suburbs near Tarragindi include Nathan, Holland Park West, Moorooka, Holland Park and Mount Gravatt.
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