Taperoo

SA 5017 • Greater Adelaide

3,250
Population (2021)
$30,420
Median Income
2.30 km²
Area
8m
Elevation

About Taperoo

Taperoo is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Port Adelaide Enfield (City) area. With a population of 3,250 and a median income of $30,420, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.30 km² at an elevation of 8m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Taperoo combines affordability with quality of life.

Taperoo falls under postcode 5017 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Adelaide electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5017
Urban Area
Port Adelaide - Enfield - Coast
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.81°, 138.50°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.30 km²
Elevation
8m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,359
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,091
Census 2021
3,250
5.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,076
Income 2021
$30,420
26.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,524
Born Overseas 525

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 153
  • 2. Philippines 55
  • 3. New Zealand 35
  • 4. Scotland 31
  • 5. Vietnam 17
  • 6. Poland 16
  • 7. India 14
  • 8. Germany 11
  • 9. South Africa 11
  • 10. Papua New Guinea 10
  • 11. Italy 9
  • 12. Greece 8
  • 13. Ireland 8
  • 14. China 7
  • 15. Canada 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,308
Australian 1,271
Scottish 313
Irish 256
German 208
Australian Aboriginal 195
Italian 106
Filipino 73
Polish 56
Greek 50

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,908
Both parents born in Australia
692
Both parents born overseas
428
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
54.5%
Christianity
33.2%
Islam
1.3%
Buddhism
1.0%
Hinduism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
182 (5.6%)
5-14 years
389 (12.0%)
15-19 years
179 (5.5%)
20-24 years
190 (5.8%)
25-34 years
454 (14.0%)
35-44 years
425 (13.1%)
45-54 years
443 (13.6%)
55-64 years
404 (12.4%)
65-74 years
330 (10.2%)
75-84 years
195 (6.0%)
85+ years
54 (1.7%)

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