Taperoo

An assessment of population growth drivers in Taperoo reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the estimated population of Taperoo as of May 2026 is around 3,917. This reflects an increase of 667 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,250. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,916 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2025 and validation of 168 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,703 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Taperoo's growth rate of 20.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both state (7.5%) and SA4 region averages, marking it as a growth leader in the area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 47.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and uses SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by this data or years post-2032. Considering projected demographic shifts, Taperoo is expected to increase by just below the median of statistical areas analysed, with an estimated expansion of 330 persons to reach a total population of approximately 4,247 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 8.4% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Taperoo among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Taperoo averaged around 62 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 312 homes. So far in FY-26, 53 approvals have been recorded. This averages out to approximately 1.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a well-matched supply and demand dynamic fostering stable market conditions. The average value of new homes being built is $479,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $73.6 million, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Recent construction comprises 81.0% detached houses and 19.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Taperoo's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

This favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (58.0% at Census), indicating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. With around 53 people per approval, Taperoo reflects a developing area. Population forecasts indicate Taperoo will gain 329 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction levels should adequately meet housing supply demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Taperoo has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Taperoo recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Taperoo has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 6.4% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 11.4% over the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of this date, 1893 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.6% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Taperoo was somewhat below standard at 61.5%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. According to Census responses, only 7.1% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Taperoo showed strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level, but lower representation in education & training at 6.5% compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 11.4% and labour force grew by 9.4%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 1.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 4.2%, labour force grow by 3.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Taperoo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that median income in Taperoo is $43,806 and average income stands at $51,280. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates for Taperoo would be approximately $48,261 (median) and $56,495 (average) as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Taperoo fall between the 4th and 10th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 27.1% of Taperoo's population falls within the $400 - $799 income range, differing from the region where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Taperoo, with only 79.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 4th percentile nationally.

Taperoo displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Taperoo, as per the latest Census evaluation, 58.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 42.0% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Taperoo stood at 24.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.5% and rented ones at 43.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,359, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent in Taperoo was $250, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Taperoo's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,359 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Taperoo features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.3% of all households, including 20.1% couples with children, 19.6% couples without children, and 20.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.7%, with lone person households at 33.4% and group households comprising 4.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Taperoo faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.8%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.0%) and certificates (30.8%). Educational participation is high, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.9% in primary, 7.5% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Taperoo has 17 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 10 routes, providing a total of 491 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents located an average of 195 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 88%, while train usage stands at 7%. The area has an average vehicle ownership of 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 7.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 70 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Taperoo is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Taperoo faces significant health challenges as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 47% of the total population (~1,853 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common conditions, impacting 12.2% and 10.4% of residents respectively. However, 57.6% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age population health is notably challenged by high chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors at 20.9%, with 818 people aged 65 and over, compared to 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Senior health outcomes present challenges, generally ranking in line with the national average.

Taperoo ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Taperoo's population showed low cultural diversity, with 82.8% born in Australia, 88.9% being citizens, and 91.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 36.7%. Judaism had a slight overrepresentation at 0.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 0.1%.

For ancestry, English (29.9%) and Australian (29.1%) were the top groups, significantly higher than regional averages of 25% and 22.8% respectively. Scottish ancestry was also notable at 7.2%. Some ethnicities showed distinct representation: Polish (1.3%), Russian (0.6%), and Hungarian (0.4%) were notably present compared to regional figures of 1%, 0.3%, and 0.3% respectively.

Taperoo's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Taperoo's median age is 39 years, aligning with Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and closely matching Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Taperoo has an over-representation of the 65-74 cohort (11.0%) and an under-representation of the 15-24 age group (11.4%). Post-2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 6.0% to 7.8%, while the 55-64 cohort decreased from 12.4% to 11.2%. By 2041, Taperoo's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 35%, adding 106 residents to reach 412. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 51% of the population growth, with declines projected for the 65-74 and 0-4 age cohorts.