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Tanunda has an estimated 4,813 residents, up from 4,666 at the 2021 Census — a change of 147 people, or 3.2%. 145 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 278 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Tanunda's population stands at approximately 4,813 as of May 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. This represents a growth of 147 residents (3.2%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,666 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 4,757 and 145 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The region has a density of 277 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and space for potential growth. The 3.2% post-census growth rate is within 2.7 percentage points of the Rest of SA (5.9%), indicating solid regional performance.
Overseas migration was the main driver of growth, accounting for roughly 61.5% of the population increase over recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as a base, are used for each SA2. For areas lacking this data, and for periods after 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket from the SA State Government (released in 2023, using 2021 data) are applied, utilizing weighted aggregation to scale growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future projections suggest population growth above the median for regional Australia, with the locality expected to add 730 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 14.0% increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
159 new dwellings have been approved in Tanunda over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That is 6.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 68, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 31 residential building approvals occur annually in Tanunda, totaling 159 approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 63 during FY-26 so far. Although the local population has decreased, residential construction appears to satisfy demand, maintaining healthy choices for buyers, with average construction costs for new dwellings at $322,000. Non-residential development includes $8.5 million in commercial approvals for the current financial year, highlighting that the local market remains mostly residential. In comparison to the Rest of SA, development activity in Tanunda is slightly higher, running 11.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which supports supply while maintaining existing asset values.
Additionally, recent residential approvals consist entirely of single houses, preserving the established low density environment and targeting buyers looking for family-friendly space. The ratio of residents to dwelling approvals is about 166 people per approval, confirming a low density environment. Demographic projections indicate that Tanunda will add 674 people by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current levels of building activity suggest housing supply will easily accommodate this growth, creating positive conditions for home buyers and potentially supporting expansion beyond these projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tanunda, worth an estimated $717 million. A further 60 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.5 billion. 27 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments are primary drivers of real estate performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 8 projects that are anticipated to affect the local area. Notable initiatives include the Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy, La Vida Homes - Gembrook Estate Tanunda, New Water Infrastructure to Barossa (Barossa New Water), and Sovereign Estate, with key details provided below for those of greatest local significance.
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New Water Infrastructure to Barossa (Barossa New Water)
A major water security program investigating the delivery of up to 13 GL per year of climate-independent recycled water from the Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Barossa and Eden Valleys. Following a detailed business case, the State Government, Barossa Infrastructure Limited, and Barossa Australia are exploring pathways for a viable recycled water proposal, including substituting River Murray water for existing users to support viticulture and agriculture out to 2050.
La Vida Homes - Gembrook Estate Tanunda
Fixed-price, turn-key house and land packages by La Vida Homes within the Gembrook Estate master-planned community. Located on the outskirts of Tanunda in the heart of the Barossa Valley, offering 3-4 bedroom homes with modern open-plan living, built-in wardrobes, and outdoor entertaining spaces. Quality building with fixtures suited for families and investors seeking lifestyle and community in a premium wine region.
Sovereign Estate
A residential land release development in Tanunda offering various sized allotments for new homes within walking distance to the town centre and surrounded by vineyards.
Tanunda Recreation Park Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of Tanunda Recreation Park completed in March 2024 as part of The Big Project. The $10.6 million precinct redevelopment includes new 300-seat multi-purpose clubrooms with bar and spectator viewing, six gender-neutral changerooms, junior sports oval, cricket training nets, inclusive playground, LED sports lighting, widened main oval with improved playing surface, and extensive landscaping. Winner of the 2024 SANFL Football Facility of the Year award, the facility serves as a regional-level venue for football, cricket, netball, tennis and community events.The park hosted the 2024 Barossa, Light and Gawler Football and Netball grand finals and will host the 2025 Australian Country Cricket Championships.
Gembrook Estate
A significant premium land release master-planned community in Tanunda, offering spacious, title-ready allotments. It boasts panoramic views of the Barossa Ranges and is located near Faith Lutheran Private School, minutes from world-class wineries. Stages 1 and 2 are nearly sold out, with Stages 3 & 4 now available.
Kroemer Crossing Roundabout Upgrade
Improvement of safety and access at Kroemer's Crossing, Tanunda, by installing a roundabout to improve safety for all road users and allow greater freight access to surrounding businesses. This $6 million project was funded by the Australian and South Australian Governments, The Barossa Council, and Pernod Ricard Winemakers Pty Ltd.
Barossa Rugby Precinct
A $5.166 million purpose-built rugby facility featuring gender-neutral changerooms, clubroom, dedicated rugby pitch with LED lighting providing 100 lux, commercial kitchen, bar space for 150 people, sheltered viewing deck, car parking, and internal roads. The facility supports rugby union, touch football, and primary school sporting programs. Officially opened in June 2024, the precinct accommodates three touch football pitches and has become the best rugby playing surface in South Australia. Designed by Dash Architects and built by Bishop Building.
Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy
The Barossa Council's 30-year Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy coordinates land use planning, infrastructure priorities and growth management across the Barossa while protecting the region's wine, food, tourism, heritage and lifestyle character. Council authorised the Phase 1 strategy on 18 March 2025 after consultation. Phase 1 focuses on residential infill in Nuriootpa, Tanunda and Angaston, infrastructure priorities and housing supply, while some tourism and employment proposals continue to Phase 2 investigations. The related Concordia Growth Area is now a major delivery focus after State Government finalisation of the Code Amendment and concept plan in September 2025, with infrastructure planning for about 12,000 homes and more than 30,000 residents over 30 years.
2,358 residents of Tanunda are employed, from a labour force of 2,397. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 59.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is highly skilled, with prominent industrial and manufacturing sectors, a low unemployment rate of 1.6%, and estimated job growth of 3.6% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,358, and the local unemployment rate was 3.8% below the 5.5% rate seen in Regional SA, while participation rates were similar to the 58.4% recorded across Regional SA. Census data indicated that only 10.6% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Most working residents are employed in manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Manufacturing is highly concentrated, with its share of employment reaching 2.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 5.3% of local employment, compared to 14.5% across the wider region. Although there are local employment options, a comparison of the Census working population against the local population suggests a large portion of residents travel outside the area for work. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the latest 12-month cycle showed a 3.6% rise in employment and a 3.5% increase in the labor force, while the level of unemployment was steady. By comparison, Regional SA recorded employment growth of 1.2%, a labor force expansion of 2.6%, and a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Tanunda. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by industry. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the local industry mix indicates that employment in Tanunda could grow by 4.9% over five years and 11.5% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tanunda is $1,446 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $773 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,950 a year against an average of $69,990. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics for the 2023 financial year, local incomes in the Tanunda SA2 are slightly higher than national averages, showing a median income of $54,950 and an average income of $69,990. In contrast, Regional SA registered a median of $48,920 and an average of $58,933. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $60,538 (median) and $77,108 (average). Census findings indicate modest rankings for household, family, and personal incomes, positioning the area between the 32nd and 43rd percentiles.
In terms of brackets, 30.1% of the population (1,448 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the metropolitan figure of 27.5%. Housing affordability remains stable with residents keeping 87.3% of their income, though disposable income is relatively low at the 36th percentile and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tanunda had 1,913 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,452 a month. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Tanunda consisted of 90.2% houses and 9.7% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other property types, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings in Regional SA. Home ownership rates in Tanunda mirrored Regional SA at 42.7%, with mortgaged properties making up 35.5% and rented homes accounting for 21.8%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,452 was higher than the Regional SA average of $1,153, while the median weekly rent was $300, compared to $220 in Regional SA.
Locally, housing costs are lower than national levels, where the Australian median mortgage is $1,863 and the median rent is $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tanunda counted 1,913 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Most households are family units, making up 69.6% of the total, which includes 25.9% couples with children, 34.9% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent households. The remaining 30.4% are non-family households, with single person households representing 28.9% and group households accounting for 1.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is identical to the Regional SA average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.6% of adults in Tanunda hold a university qualification, including 14.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,233 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels in Tanunda are lower than regional norms, with 21.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference points to opportunities for training and tertiary education expansion. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are the most common at 14.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education is prominent, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 24.9%. A significant proportion of the local population, 23.7%, is enrolled in education.
This comprises 9.9% of residents in primary schools, 6.1% in high schools, and 2.9% in tertiary institutions.
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Getting around Tanunda means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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63.0% of residents in Tanunda report no long-term health condition. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Tanunda are comparable to national averages, according to AreaSearch data on mortality and chronic illness, which show standard rates of common conditions across young and old cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2, covering about 54% of the population (~2,594 people), compared to 48.9% in Regional SA. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 10.8% and 8.2% of residents respectively, while 63.0% reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.5% in Regional SA. Chronic illness rates among working-age individuals are higher than average.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 30.8% of the local population (1,481 people), which exceeds the Regional SA share of 27.1%. Senior health outcomes are positive, with national health rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tanunda is largely Australian-born, at 88.3% of residents, with 3.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.9%) and English (28.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Tanunda exhibits a lower level of cultural diversity, with Australian-born residents accounting for 88.3% of the population, citizens representing 93.1%, and monolingual English speakers making up 96.6% of households. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 56.6% of residents, which is higher than the 45.2% average across Regional SA. Regarding parental country of birth, the main ancestries are Australian (28.9%), English (28.1%), and German (20.9%), with the German cohort significantly higher than the regional average of 8.2%. Minor differences in other ethnic heritages include Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Dutch at 1.4% (compared to 1.3%), and Serbian at 0.2% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tanunda is 48, older than 86% of areas nationally. 16.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents is 48 years, which is close to the Regional SA average of 47 and well above the national median of 38. The 35 - 44 age bracket is highly represented at 13.0% of the local population compared to the regional average, while 25 - 34 year-olds are less common at 6.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 8.7% to 10.8%, and the 15 to 24 group grew from 8.1% to 9.8%, whereas the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 9.3% to 6.4%.
Long-term forecasts for 2041 suggest major demographic shifts. The 85+ bracket is expected to grow by 114%, adding 257 people to reach 483 residents. Seniors aged 65+ will account for 73% of overall population growth, highlighting the aging trend. In contrast, the 15 to 24 group is projected to decline by 23 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tanunda
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 145 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,666 at the 2021 Census → 4,813 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (405011115). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.