Taigum, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids TaigumBrisbane, Queensland |
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St Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church, 2007
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 Taigum
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 7,801 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,600/km2 (6,700/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1975 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4018 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.0 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 22.9 km (14 mi) N of Brisbane CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Brisbane (Deagon Ward) |
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| State electorate(s) | Sandgate | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Lilley | ||||||||||||||
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Taigum is a suburb located in the northern part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's a place where about 7,801 people lived in 2021.
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Exploring Taigum's Location
Taigum is surrounded by natural and man-made borders. Cabbage Tree Creek forms its western and northern edges. Muller Road is to the east, and Beams Road is to the south.
Taigum's Past: A Brief History
The area now known as Taigum started developing around 1853. It was part of a larger land division called Nundah. The name "Taigum" comes from an Aboriginal word for a plant called "lawyer cane." The name was officially recognized for the suburb on August 11, 1975.
Schools and Shopping Centres in Taigum
Zillmere North State School first opened its doors on January 29, 1957. Later, in 1993, its name was changed to Taigum State School.
The Taigum Square shopping centre opened in 1982. It was made bigger in 2001 to offer more shops and services.
Churches in Taigum
The St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church was founded on April 23, 1986. It was named after Paraskevi of Rome, a Christian saint. The church officially opened on December 10, 1995. It also hosts the Taigum Child Care Centre.
Centrepoint Church opened its Taigum location on May 30, 2021. This church is a second spot for the Centrepoint Church from Chermside.
Who Lives in Taigum?
In 2011, Taigum had 5,619 residents. More than half were female (53.7%), and 46.3% were male. The average age was 39 years old.
Most people (65.9%) living in Taigum were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included New Zealand (5.2%), the Philippines (3.8%), and England (3.7%).
English was the main language spoken at home by 78.1% of residents. Other languages included Tagalog, Punjabi, and Filipino.
Many households in Taigum are families. About 38% were couples with children, and 18% were single-parent households. Most homes (61%) were houses, and 25% were townhouses.
By 2016, Taigum's population grew to 6,495 people. In 2021, the population reached 7,801 people.
Learning in Taigum: Local Schools
Taigum State School is a government primary school for students from early childhood up to Year 6. It's located at 266 Handford Road. In 2018, the school had 406 students and a team of 35 teachers. It also has a special education program for students who need extra support.
There are no high schools directly in Taigum. Students usually attend Sandgate District State High School in nearby Deagon or Aspley State High School in Aspley.
Places to Visit in Taigum
Taigum Square shopping centre is a popular spot at 217 Beams Road. It's a great place for shopping and other services.
Centrepoint Church is located at 203 Beams Road. It is part of the Australian Christian Churches network.
St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church is at 241 Church Road. It is a parish of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.
