Taperoo

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

As of November 2025, Taperoo's population is estimated at around 3,628 people. This reflects an increase of 378 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,250 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch estimates based on ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,577 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Taperoo's growth of 11.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.1%) and metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 47.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, Taperoo is expected to expand by 358 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 3.5% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Taperoo when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Taperoo averaged around 60 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 303 homes. As of FY26, 26 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed was observed. This suggests that new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth.

The average value of new homes being built is $479,000, slightly above the regional average. In FY26, there have been $130.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating high levels of local commercial activity.

Recent construction comprises 81.0% detached houses and 19.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Taperoo's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. This pattern differs from current Census data showing 58.0% detached houses, demonstrating robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. Taperoo reflects a developing area with around 49 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate it will gain 125 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Taperoo has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Taperoo faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Taperoo's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 8.3% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%. In comparison to Greater Adelaide, Taperoo's unemployment rate was higher by 4.3%, indicating room for improvement, and workforce participation was lower at 51.6%. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area showed strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, education & training had a lower representation 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 June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.1%, and labour force increased by 3.5%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in Sep-22, projected national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.2% over ten years. Applying these projections to Taperoo's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

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 2022 shows that income in Taperoo is below the national average. The median assessed income is $43,806 and the average income stands at $51,280. In contrast, Greater Adelaide has a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Taperoo would be approximately $49,426 (median) and $57,859 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Taperoo all fall between the 4th and 10th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 27.1% of the population (983 individuals) 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, ranking at the 4th percentile.

Taperoo displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Taperoo, as per the latest Census evaluation, 58.0% of dwellings were houses while 42.0% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In contrast, Adelaide metro had no houses or other dwellings recorded at that time. Home ownership in Taperoo stood at 24.1%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 32.5% and rented dwellings making up 43.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,359, aligning with Adelaide metro's average. The median weekly rent was $250, compared to no recorded figures for Adelaide metro at that time. Nationally, Taperoo's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than 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 median household size of 2.3 people

Family households constitute 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 account for 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.

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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (8.0%) and certificates (30.8%).

Educational participation is high at 26.8%, including primary education (10.9%), secondary education (7.5%), and tertiary education (3.6%). Taperoo's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,034 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 982) offering balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes one primary school and two K-12 schools. There are 28.5 school places per 100 residents, indicating strong educational infrastructure serving both local and surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis shows 17 active stops operating in Taperoo. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 10 individual routes servicing these stops, providing a total of 488 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 195 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 69 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 28 weekly trips per 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, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 47% of the total population (~1,716 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 12.2% and 10.4% of residents respectively. Conversely, 57.6% of Taperoo residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Adelaide as a whole. The area has 19.6% of residents aged 65 and over (711 people). Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Taperoo's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 82.8% of its population born in Australia, 88.9% being citizens, and 91.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 36.7% of Taperoo's population. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to None% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.9%), Australian (29.1%), and Scottish (7.2%). Notably, Polish (1.3%) was overrepresented in Taperoo compared to the regional average of None%. Similarly, Russian (0.6%) and Hungarian (0.4%) were also overrepresented compared to their respective regional averages of None%.

Taperoo's population is slightly older than the national pattern

At 39 years, Taperoo's median age matches the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and remains aligned with the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, the 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented at 13.2% locally, while those aged 85+ are under-represented at 1.8%. Following the Census conducted on August 10, 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has grown from 6.0% to 7.2%, while the percentage of those aged 55 to 64 has declined from 12.4% to 10.9%. Demographic modeling suggests Taperoo's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 75-84 cohort projected to grow by 35%, adding 90 residents to reach 352. This growth is part of a broader trend of demographic aging, as residents aged 65 and older represent 70% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 15-24 and 55-64.