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Taromeo

QLD 4306 • Queensland

373
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
87.25 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandAffordableHistoric
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About Taromeo

Taromeo is a rural locality in South East Queensland, situated in the lush hinterland of the South Burnett Region approximately 164 kilometres north-west of Brisbane and 8 kilometres north of Blackbutt. With a population of 373 at the 2021 Census and covering some 87 square kilometres, the locality is characterised by forested ridgelines, farming properties, and the rural character of the D'Aguilar foothills region. The area was established in 1877 and has a proud history tied to the early timber industry of the region.

Life in Taromeo is genuinely rural, with residents relying on nearby Blackbutt for day-to-day services while enjoying the forested hills and open farmland of South East Queensland's hinterland. The broader South Burnett Region offers access to state forests, the Bunya Mountains National Park, and charming country towns with essential amenities. Taromeo suits tree-changers, farming families, and those who value wide open spaces and a genuine country lifestyle within a few hours' drive of Brisbane.

Taromeo falls under postcode 4306 and is governed by the South Burnett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4306
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Burnett
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Scenic Rim
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.48°, 152.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
87.25 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4306

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4306, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$54,209
Median 2023–24
$66,307
▲ 22.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$75,339

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4306; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular public bus service — N/A — car required N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
164 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest Queensland Rail stations are in Ipswich or Esk area
By Car (Peak)
2–2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.75–2 hours

🛣️ Access via D'Aguilar Highway and Brisbane Valley Highway; car is essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Taromeo has no local shops or services; a car is required for all daily needs, with Blackbutt the nearest service town.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
373
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the South Burnett Local Government Area, which contains Taromeo. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,039.6 / 100k
2yr Down 10.4% 10yr Up 78.5%
Motor vehicle theft
477.2 / 100k
2yr Up 12.8% 10yr Up 320.8%
Non-FV assault
985.6 / 100k
2yr Down 13.8% 10yr Up 133.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
17 / 100k
2yr Down 46.9% 10yr Up 456.0%
Steal from vehicle
383.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 86.7%
View all offence categories for South Burnett →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taromeo known for? +

Taromeo is known for its rural and forested character in South East Queensland's South Burnett hinterland, with a history established in 1877 and tied to the early timber industry of the D'Aguilar foothills region.

How far is Taromeo from Brisbane? +

Taromeo is approximately 164 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, a drive of around 1.75 to 2.5 hours via the D'Aguilar Highway, depending on traffic.

Does Taromeo have public transport? +

There is no regular public bus or rail service to Taromeo. Residents rely on private vehicles, with the nearest Queensland Rail services available in larger towns such as Ipswich.

What is the population of Taromeo? +

According to the 2021 Census, Taromeo had a population of 373 residents across approximately 155 dwellings, spread across a rural locality of some 87 square kilometres.

Is Taromeo a good place to live? +

Taromeo offers affordable rural living with a quiet country lifestyle in South East Queensland's South Burnett hinterland. It suits farming families and tree-changers who value open space and natural surroundings, though all daily services require driving to nearby towns such as Blackbutt.

What is the postcode for Taromeo? +

The postcode for Taromeo, Queensland, is 4306, shared with towns in the Somerset and Brisbane Valley region.

Is Taromeo a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Taromeo is part of the South Burnett LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.