Western Downs Regional Council
Taroom
Taroom at a glance
Median house
$191,000
Median unit
$137,520
Walk score
62
Somewhat walkable
Population
885
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Taroom.
Taroom is a suburb in Queensland.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$191,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $137,520.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$173/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$191,000
$137,520
885
Median age: 41
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.71%
Based on $191,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.43%
Based on $137,520 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
885
Median age
41
Family households
67%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
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 Western Downs 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.
3,891
total offences in 2026 across the Western Downs Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
62
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Taroom.
Local schools for Taroom
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Government School Catchment
Taroom State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Taroom.
- What is the median house price in Taroom?
- The median house price in Taroom, QLD 4420 is $191,000. The median unit price is $137,520. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Taroom postcode?
- Taroom is in the 4420 postcode, in QLD, in the Western Downs Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Taroom?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $173, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Taroom?
- There are 1 schools serving Taroom on this page, including Taroom State School.
- How walkable is Taroom?
- Taroom has a Walk Score of 62 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Taroom?
- Taroom is close to Peek A Doo, Glebe, Baroondah, Broadmere, Eurombah.
- What is the population of Taroom?
- Taroom has approximately 885 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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