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Taigum is a quietly residential northern Brisbane suburb with tree-lined streets of low-set brick homes alongside pockets of newer townhouses and small unit complexes. It appeals to families and long-term residents who value backyard space, local parks and everyday conveniences; there is a modest shopping strip and community facilities close by, while larger retail and entertainment choices in neighbouring suburbs are easily reached. The suburb sits near the Boondall Wetlands and other green reserves, offering good opportunities for walking and birdwatching.

About 7,801 people live in Taigum, with a median age of 40 and a typical household income of $1,426 a week (around $74,152 a year). Families make up the bulk of households, and most homes are owner-occupied (63.2%) with 36.8% rented. Practical public transport links and arterial roads give straightforward access to the wider city, and local infrastructure works such as the Beams Road upgrade, bus stop improvements and stormwater and creek works are under way in the area.

In Taigum, house rents averaging $745 a week would take about 52.3% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and unit rents averaging $600 a week would take about 42.1% of that income. Both of those rent shares count as a large share of a household's weekly income.

Buying sits well above local incomes too: a median house price of $915,000 is about 12.3 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census. On these figures, both renting and buying look stretched against what a typical household in Taigum was earning at the last Census; whether that feels expensive depends on your own circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

The standout movement in Taigum over the past year was unit rents, which jumped 20.0%. House rents also rose strongly, up 12.9%, so rental income has increased notably on both sides of the market, and especially for units. If rental return is your main focus, those rent changes are the figures to watch.

On the capital side, house values climbed 16.1% while unit values rose 9.9%. That means for houses this year price growth outpaced rent growth, whereas for units rents grew faster than unit prices. Whether that balance fits your investment goals depends on your strategy and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.