Taperoo
SA 5017 • Greater Adelaide
About Taperoo
Taperoo is a coastal suburb on the Lefevre Peninsula in Adelaide's north-west, approximately 18 kilometres from the CBD. Located within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, it had a population of around 3,250 at the 2021 census. The suburb has a working-class character with an increasingly diverse community, bordered by Gulf St Vincent to the west and Osborne to the north.
Residents enjoy direct access to the Taperoo foreshore and nearby North Haven Marina. The suburb is home to local shops, parks, and recreational facilities, with the broader Port Adelaide precinct offering additional dining, retail, and cultural attractions. Taperoo appeals to budget-conscious buyers and families seeking affordable coastal living with good transport links to the city.
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
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 333 — Port Adelaide Interchange 10 min
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Direct train on Outer Harbor line to Adelaide station
Some errands can be accomplished on foot with local shops and train station nearby.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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12 Moldavia Walk
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Gedville Road
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433 Victoria Road
Housing 2021 Census
269 state housing + 48 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)