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QLD · Gold Coast Council

Tallai, 4213

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Updated

Desirability score

35/100
Below average

1020th in QLD

65% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
What Tallai is known for: High desirability, Green suburb

Suburb profile

Tallai is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Gold Coast with everyday amenities close at hand. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix.

Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in housing affordability and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
4,465
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$2,198
Dwelling vacancy
3.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
48 of 1,393
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
56.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
118 / 127 / 9

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

All types (Mar 2026)
$1,000

Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2026 to Jul 2026)
88
Against the person
11
Against property
36
Rate per 1,000 residents
19.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 406 residents
State safety percentile
12.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate, partial year)
+12.5%

Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Assault45
  • Drug Offences202
  • Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)138
  • Traffic And Related Offences62
  • Unlawful Entry39

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Period: Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Jul 2026; Jan 2026 to Jul 2026 · Updated on site · Calendar-year aggregates

Public transport

5 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Old Coach Rd at Mudgeeraba State School
  • Old Coach Rd at Sid Bigg Park
  • Worongary Rd near Glenrowan Dr hail 'n' ride
  • Worongary Rd near Harry Mills Dr hail 'n' ride
  • Worongary Rd near Mudgeeraba Rd hail 'n' ride

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Worongary Rd near Harry Mills Dr hail 'n' rideBus stop
  • Worongary Rd near Vince Hinde Dr (Hail n Ride)Bus stop
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (11)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
35.0/100 — Below average
National rank
4399th in Australia
State rank
1020th in QLD
Peer rank
#328 among Metro Brisbane · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#360 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
Data confidence
65%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

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Data sources & freshness

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