Suburbs Taplan

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Taplan SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Taplan, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Taplan SA is 41 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Taplan is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Taplan is $100 per week ($433 per month). Taplan has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Taplan has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taplan is $3,033.

There were 1 recorded offences in Taplan in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Taplan, South Australia — 34.5900°S, 140.8835°E

Crime: Low Med High

Taplan Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Taplan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$537/wk
$27,924 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,033/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Taplan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 62.5% (25) Female 37.5% (15)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
41 people · 203.3 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,624
Family income/wk

Taplan Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
40-44
50-54
55-59
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Taplan Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
100.0% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Taplan Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Taplan Religion

Lutheran
26.2%
Christian (other)
23.8%
Not stated
21.4%
Anglican
14.3%
No Religion
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Taplan Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
57.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
26.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Taplan Employment

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Employed full-time
40.6% 13 people
⏰
Employed part-time
12.5% 4 people
🔍
Unemployed
9.4% 3 people
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Not in labour force
37.5% 12 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Taplan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.9%
Bachelor Degree
22.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.2%
Certificate I/II
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Taplan Field of Study

Health
57.1%
Agriculture & Environment
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Taplan Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Taplan Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
40.0%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.0%
$4,000+/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Taplan Marital Status

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Married
27.0% 10
↔️
Separated
13.5% 5
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Divorced
16.2% 6
🕊️
Widowed
13.5% 5
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Never married
29.7% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Taplan Ancestry

Australian
26.0%
English
20.0%
German
16.0%
Irish
16.0%
Other
14.0%
Polish
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Taplan School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Taplan Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
12.8% 10
✅
No need for assistance
87.2% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Taplan Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
35.7% 10
—
Not a volunteer
64.3% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Taplan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
33.3%
Walked only
33.3%
Other
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Taplan Car Ownership

1 vehicle
28.6%
2 vehicles
57.1%
3 vehicles
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Taplan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
21.4%
2 bedrooms
21.4%
3 bedrooms
21.4%
4 bedrooms
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Taplan Population Mobility

18.2%
moved in the last year
28.1%
moved in the last 5 years
13.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Taplan Indigenous Population

4.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
64
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Taplan Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Diabetes
5
Lung condition
5
Asthma
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Taplan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
25.0%
$400-$499/wk
15.0%
$800-$999/wk
15.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Taplan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
68.8%
Couple — no children
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Taplan Military Service

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Previously served
23.1% 6
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Never served
76.9% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Taplan Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Taplan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.4%
5–14 hours
56.5%
15–29 hours
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Taplan Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Taplan Where Residents Moved From

Same address
27
Moved — same area (SA2)
9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Taplan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Taplan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Taplan Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $762/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Taplan

≈ $3,302/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $662/wk
Rent share 13.1%

Taplan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Saltia
Pop: 21 Income: $1,125/wk
Ballast Head
Pop: 21 Income: $850/wk Rent: $40/wk
Caltowie North
Pop: 21 Income: $849/wk Rent: $80/wk
Canunda
Pop: 21 Income: $774/wk Rent: $230/wk
Eurelia
Pop: 21 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $111/wk
Innamincka
Pop: 21 Income: $824/wk Rent: $49/wk

Compare Taplan

Taplan vs Saltia →Taplan vs Ballast Head →Taplan vs Caltowie North →Taplan vs Canunda →

Frequently Asked Questions About Taplan

What is the population of Taplan SA?

The population of Taplan SA is 41 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Taplan?

The median personal income in Taplan SA is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $762 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.

How much is rent in Taplan?

Median rent in Taplan SA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 13.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Taplan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taplan SA is $3,033. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Taplan?

The median age in Taplan SA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Taplan a good suburb to live in?

Taplan is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 41.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.1% 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: 41422. All dollar figures in AUD.