South Australia · Suburb Profile
Taperoo SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Taperoo, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Taperoo SA is 3,250 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Taperoo is $585 per week ($30,420 per year). Median rent in Taperoo is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Taperoo has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Taperoo has a population density of 1415.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Taperoo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taperoo is $1,359.
There were 204 recorded offences in Taperoo in 2025-26, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (72 offences).
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Taperoo Population
Taperoo Median Income & Rent
Taperoo Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Taperoo Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Taperoo Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Taperoo Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Taperoo Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Taperoo Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Taperoo Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Taperoo Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Taperoo Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Taperoo Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Taperoo Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Taperoo Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Taperoo Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Taperoo Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Taperoo Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Taperoo School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Taperoo Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Taperoo Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Taperoo Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Taperoo How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Taperoo Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Taperoo Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Taperoo Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Taperoo Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Taperoo Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Taperoo Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Taperoo Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Taperoo Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Taperoo Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Taperoo Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Taperoo When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Taperoo Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Taperoo Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Taperoo Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Taperoo Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Taperoo Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 204 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Taperoo Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taperoo
What is the population of Taperoo SA?
The population of Taperoo SA is 3,250 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1415.7 people per km².Taperoo is ranked #2,261 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Taperoo?
The median personal income in Taperoo SA is $585 per week, or $30,420 per year.The median household income is $1,041 per week.Family income is $1,403 per week.Taperoo is ranked #7,297 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Taperoo?
Median rent in Taperoo SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Taperoo ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Taperoo?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taperoo SA is $1,359. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Taperoo?
The median age in Taperoo SA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Taperoo a good suburb to live in?
Taperoo is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,250.The median income is $585/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41421. All dollar figures in AUD.