Tarragindi, QLD Suburb & Moving Guide – Things You Should Know

Tarragindi Suburb Overview

Originally known as Sandy Creek, Tarragindi got its current name when early settler, William Grimes, found that the name of his employee, Tarragindi Tassaroni, meant ‘camp on a hill’. Today, Tarragindi is a trendy and stylish suburb only 6 kilometres from the CBD.

At Matthews Real Estate, we have decades of experience and expertise in all matters of property. The beautiful suburb of Tarragindi is a fantastic place to consider moving, and we’re well-equipped to handle your unique property search in the area. So, whether you’re deciding if Tarragindi, QLD will suit you and your family, or ready to rent, buy or sell, this guide is for you.

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Demographics

In the 2011 census, Tarragindi recorded a population of 9,965 people, 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

The median age of the Tarragindi population was 37 years, the same as the national median.

80.2% of people living in Tarragindi were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%. The other top responses for country of birth were England 3.6%, New Zealand 2.5%, South Africa 0.6%, India 0.5%, Vietnam 0.5%.

88.1% of people spoke only English at home; the next most popular languages were 1.1% Greek, 0.7% Spanish, 0.6% Vietnamese, 0.6% Italian, 0.5% German.[19]

Tarragindi, QLD History

Origin of the name

The suburb was named after a native from the Loyalty Islands (near modern-day New Caledonia) who was transported in the late nineteenth century to Queensland.[3] Such people, called Kanakas, were a cheap source of labour for sugarcane production. Apparently, Tarragindi escaped and was subsequently employed by Alfred Foote of Ipswich. Later, he cleared land for William Grimes (related to Alfred Foote) on a hill near Sandy Creek and the property was named after him.[4] Tarragindi remained with the Foote family in Ipswich until just before he died, aged 63. The grave of Tarra Gindi Tasserone is located in the Ipswich General Cemetery.[5]

Indigenous history

Prior to European occupation beginning in the early 19th century, the area covered by the suburb was inhabited by Aboriginal people. The Coorparoo sub-group of the wider Jagera group occupied land south of the Brisbane River clustered around Oxley, Norman and Bulimba creeks.[6] It is also possible that the Yerongpan sub-group lived in the area.[7] The Coorparoo group had cultural links to other neighbouring communities including territorially-neutral pathways, river crossings and ceremonies. A bora ring was known to have been maintained in Tarragindi, possibly between present-day Barnehurst and Isabella Streets.[7] One trace of this early occupation persists in the locality and creek name, “Ekibin”. According to Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines (2003), the modern name is derived from the aboriginal “Yekkabin” which referred to aquatic plants (probably Telmatoblechnum indicum) with edible roots which grew in the creek. The edible roots were common in the diet of Aboriginals of the Moreton Bay area; a sharp stick was used to dig out the stem, which was then dried, roasted, and pounded with a stone.[8]

European settlement

European settlement began in 1857 with a survey of land by George Pratten. An early land owner (and later Mayor of Brisbane and member of parliament), Thomas Stephens, established a wool scour and later a fellmongery in the northern part of the suburb near Essie Avenue. Another land-holder was James Toohey who leased properties for cattle runs.

How Safe is Tarragindi?

Tarragindi is one of the safest suburbs in Brisbane. The Queensland Police statistics map affirms the low crime rate, which comes in at just 52 offences over the last quarter (as of the date of this article). These figures had a natural peak around Christmas and are currently decreasing. In terms of relative to other suburbs, Tarragindi’s crime comes in at less than half of Ashgrove and Clayfield over the same period.

Any local crime reports are dealt with by the police, who ensure Tarragindi remains safe for all its residents.

Is Tarragindi A Good Suburb To Live?

Tarragindi is a trendy and stylish suburb close to the city with larger “Residential A” blocks of land, beloved by families, professionals, retirees and singles… nearly everyone. If you’d like more convincing, see what Tarragindi residents themselves have to say about life in their favourite Brisbane suburb.