Situated between St Lucia, Toowong and Indooroopilly, Taringa is a much-loved inner northwestern suburb. Located only six kilometres from the city, Taringa is a leafy suburb that attracts many families who are drawn to the area for all the excellent schools. Students also come to the area to live in close proximity of the University.
Professionals and retirees find Taringa appealing for its proximity to amenities, nearby shopping centres, the river and the golf course. All the action in Taringa takes place along Moggill Road. Locals enjoy the strip of useful amenities and convenient access to neighbouring suburbs, the city and Western freeway.
Taringa also has a great sense of community. Locals congregate at the parks and various cafes that are dotted throughout the area. The most popular cafes being Abode, Clay Café, The Spot Specialty Café and Forages Deli Café.
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Quality Schools
Although Taringa doesn’t have any schools of its own, it is perfectly situated near some of the best schools in Brisbane. These include:
- Indooroopilly State School
- Ironside State School
- Toowong State School
- Indooroopilly State High School
- Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology
- Holy Family Primary School
- St Ignatius School
- St Peter’s Lutheran College
- Brigidine College
- Brisbane Boys’ College
Taringa Homes
As you can see from our Taringa suburb profile, Taringa has it all, from apartments to gracious Queenslander homes. Many of the apartment developments are strategically located along Swann Road. This is a ridge that runs through Taringa offering residents spectacular city views.
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Our Taringa Suburb Profile Shows Why We Love Taringa
Taringa is one of the most sought-after postcodes in Brisbane (as this Taringa suburb profile demonstrates!).
Here is why we love it so much:
1. Educational Facilities
Taringa is surrounded by some of the best schools in Brisbane. Taringa residents are also conveniently located near the University of Queensland St Lucia campus. This is why the area is attractive to both families and students.
2. Connectivity
It is just 10 minutes from the CBD and minutes away from Indooroopilly Shopping Centre. This is where you will find a range of shops, dining and a cinema. Toowong Shopping Centre, the Brisbane River, its bikeways and walkways, and the Centenary Highway Bike path are located nearby.
3. Abundance of Green Spaces
Taringa is a leafy suburb and offers great parks for families to enjoy. This includes Ada Street Park, Oakman Park, Jack Cook Memorial Park, Taringa Playground Park and Whitmore Street Park. Indooroopilly and St Lucia Golf Clubs are located close by for local golfing enthusiasts.
4. Public Transport
Taringa train station provides a quick link for commuters to the city. A bus line also operates to and from the suburb. In addition, Taringa has great access to the freeway that leads to Ipswich.
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If you loved our Taringa suburb profile, check out our suburb profiles for surrounding suburbs, Toowong and Indooroopilly.