Scenic Rim Regional Council

Taromeo

QLD4306

Taromeo at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

373

Median age 56

The brief

What to know about Taromeo.

Taromeo (4306) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.

Taromeo has roughly 373 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Taromeo scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Taromeo's population at 373, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

373

Median age

56

Family households

67%

Lone person

32%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$370/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$260/wk

Owner occupied

90%

Renter occupied

8%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

373

Median age: 56

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Scenic Rim Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

2,005

total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences338 (16.9%)
Offences Against Property301 (15.0%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)158 (7.9%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order115 (5.7%)
Other Stealing102 (5.1%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Taromeo.

Local schools for Taromeo

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Government School Catchment

Benarkin State School

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Blackbutt State School

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Yarraman State School

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Frequently asked

About Taromeo.

What is the Taromeo postcode?
Taromeo is in the 4306 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Taromeo?
The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $260.
What schools are in Taromeo?
There are 4 schools serving Taromeo on this page, including Benarkin State School, Blackbutt State School, Yarraman State School.
How walkable is Taromeo?
Taromeo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Taromeo?
Taromeo is close to Taromeo, Benarkin North, Benarkin North, Blackbutt North, Blackbutt North.
What is the population of Taromeo?
Taromeo has approximately 373 residents. The median age is 56.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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