Taringa QLD
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156
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25
businesses
4.9
avg rating
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Word of Mouth massage therapists in Taringa receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 156 reviews.
Bardon QLD
"Professional service . Helped my back and couldn't be happier "
Toowong QLD
"Really friendly, professional service. A great range of services available and well organised for claiming from..."
Toowong QLD
"In terms of relieving pain and spasm and restoring movement, remedial massage has been consistently more effective..."
St Lucia QLD
"Yesterday I had a brilliant un-rushed full body sports massage with John and it was so good I have made another..."
Indooroopilly QLD
"being a large muscular guy I wasn't sure if I would get a good deep tissue massage, Lesley was fantastic, she was..."
Paddington QLD
Sunday: Closed
"i came here after i had a car accident and my back was killing me i needed a good massage and i swear it felt like i..."
West End QLD
"Bryan is a very efficient and effective healer and had my lower back which had be plaguing me for years feeling..."
Milton QLD
Sunday: 10am-9pm
"Great experience, great value for money. They do mobile massage as well. Friendly stuff and professional."
West End QLD
"My husband purchased a Scoopon voucher for me for Christmas and it offered a 90 minute session of Thai massage, a..."
Milton QLD
Sunday: 10 a.m - 7 p.m
"Kim gives the best massages ever - she really listens to what you want and you walk out feeling like a cloud after!..."
West End QLD
"Friendly staff. Awesome, authentic 'traditional' Thai massage & experience. Beautiful setting. Highly recommended."
Paddington QLD
"Well Traditional Chinese Therapist, i can sleep much better now, thank you very much!"
West End QLD
"Great experience. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The clinic was welcoming and relaxing. My masseuse..."
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12 655 280 505
Ashgrove QLD
Sunday: closed
" I found you one desperate Sunday afternoon while searching on the ‘Living Social' website for a gift for my..."
Paddington QLD
"I have a 2 hour Kahuna massage every month with the amazing Cecilia. My body shape is changing and it also helps my..."
Graceville QLD
"Temple Thai Day Spa gives the traditional Thai massage experience in a beautiful spa environment. Their Sothy's..."
Bardon QLD
"Ambience offers such a wide range of therapies, from hot stone massage through to sports massage or Thai Yoga. Many..."
Dutton Park QLD
"My sister and I enjoyed a 2 hour package involving 1 hour full body massage, foot treatment and a facial including..."
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Brisbane QLD
Sunday: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
"Incredibly relaxing would most definitely recommend to anyone looking for a proper massage. It was easily the best..."
Brisbane QLD
"Best massage I have ever had and I get every week "
Sherwood QLD
"Kerrie is very warm as a person , has gentle hands. Due to the nature of my job as a dentist, i do need regular..."
Kenmore QLD
"Both my husband and myself have experienced the float tanks and all i can say is WOW. For me it was better than a..."
Red Hill QLD
"Excellent service and very nice treatment . Worth every cents. Feel like home and good communication and provided all..."
Taringa QLD
Sunday: 9.00am - 6.00pm
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What the data shows
Insights for massage therapists servicing Taringa
In total, 267 jobs have recently been posted for massage therapists on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for massage therapists is 30.1 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $120 for a fixed-price job. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
6 massage therapists have submitted licence details, which our support team has manually verified. These were accurate at the time of submission, but we recommend checking official registers to confirm they continue to remain valid before hiring any business.
Market Intelligence
Massages in Taringa
Data-driven insights based on 156 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2024, ABS Census data
80
/ 100
4
Award Winners
99%
Positive Feedback
Taringa residents review massage therapists at 133% above the Queensland average — 156 reviews across 25 massage therapists means the ratings here reflect a particularly current and active sample of customer experiences (average: 4.9 stars).
About the area
Taringa's younger demographic (median age 33) tends to drive demand for sports massage, deep tissue work, and stress relief. Locals review massage therapists 133% more than the Queensland average.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows massage therapist demand in Taringa tends to peak around March and ease off in May — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 17% since 2010 (from $60 to $70 median), averaging 1.5% per year.
Based on 156 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
9.8 / yr
Review velocity +113%
4.9 stars
Avg rating above avg
$70
Typical cost -22%
5.0 stars
Service rating
6.2 avg
Reviews / provider
28.6 / 10k
Provider density
Massage reviews & ratings over time — Taringa area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 6 | 5.0 | $60 |
| 2011 | 11 | 4.9 | $85 |
| 2012 | 27 | 4.8 | $60 |
| 2013 | 23 | 5.0 | $80 |
| 2014 | 24 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 13 | 4.9 | $69 |
| 2016 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 20 | 5.0 | $80 |
| 2018 | 3 | 5.0 | $90 |
| 2019 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 14 | 5.0 | $120 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5.0 | $70 |
| 2022 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Taringa area profile ABS Census 2021
8,732
Population
24%
Own with mortgage
27.9%
Houses
$1,902
Median income / week
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Taringa is served for massages, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.
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Massage therapists in Taringa — FAQs
Is there a quieter time of year for massage therapists in Taringa?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, massage therapist demand in Taringa tends to peak in March and is quietest in May. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right massage therapist in Taringa?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Taringa has 156 massage therapist reviews on Word of Mouth. Mother Earth Massage (2020), Le Spa Massage Academy (2020) and Urban Thai Massage (2015) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 1 other local award winner) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How do Taringa massage therapists compare to the state average?
Massage therapists in Taringa have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 156 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.78 stars.
Does the Taringa housing mix influence local massage therapists?
Taringa's younger demographic (median age 33) tends to drive demand for sports massage, deep tissue work, and stress relief. Locals review massage therapists 133% more than the Queensland average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Taringa has apartments make up 62% of housing, a median age of 33, a median household income of $1,902/week.
