Taringa vs Indooroopilly
Indooroopilly (median $1,593,500) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Taringa ($1,646,000).
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Taringa and Indooroopilly side by side
| Measure | Taringa | Indooroopilly |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,646,000 | $1,593,500 |
| Median unit | $628,500 | $646,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $785/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $740/wk |
| Owner occupied | 49.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 48.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1144 | 1139 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 40 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,732 | 13,622 |
| Median age | 33 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 971 mm | 971 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taringa (1144) sits above Indooroopilly (1139).
- For buyers
- Indooroopilly is the lower entry point at $1,593,500 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Indooroopilly offers the higher gross rental yield (2.56% vs 2.37%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Taringa edges out on average school ICSEA (1144 vs 1139). Indooroopilly also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Taringa vs Indooroopilly: common questions
Is Taringa or Indooroopilly cheaper to buy in?
Indooroopilly has the lower median house price at $1,593,500, roughly 3% below Taringa ($1,646,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Taringa or Indooroopilly have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taringa scores 1144 vs 1139 in Indooroopilly. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Taringa or Indooroopilly?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.56% in Indooroopilly vs 2.37% in Taringa. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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