Taunton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,579
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Taunton.
The postcode for Taunton is 4674 (QLD).
Taunton (4674) sits in the Bundaberg region of Queensland.
Taunton has roughly 1,579 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Taunton 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 4 government primary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Taunton's population at 1,579, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,579
Median age
55
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$210/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$179/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,579
Median age: 55
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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 Bundaberg 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.
12,711
total offences in 2026 across the Bundaberg 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Taunton.
Local schools for Taunton
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Government School Catchment
Lowmead State School
Wartburg State School
Rosedale State School
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Frequently asked
About Taunton.
- What is the Taunton postcode?
- Taunton is in the 4674 postcode, in QLD, in the Bundaberg Regional Council region.
- Where is Taunton?
- Taunton is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4674, in the Bundaberg Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Taunton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $179.
- What schools are in Taunton?
- There are 8 schools serving Taunton on this page, including Lowmead State School, Wartburg State School, Rosedale State School.
- How walkable is Taunton?
- Taunton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Taunton?
- Taunton is close to Euleilah, Oyster Creek, Lowmead, Mount Maria, Baffle Creek.
- What is the population of Taunton?
- The population of Taunton is approximately 1,579 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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