Taperoo Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Taperoo Compares
Taperoo vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Taperoo | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,041 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,359 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 39 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.9% +SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Taperoo is a coastal suburb of Adelaide in South Australia, with postcode 5017. It sits about 17 km from the Adelaide CBD, within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 2.3 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Taperoo has a population of 3,250 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,041, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 211 (6.5% of residents).
Housing in Taperoo includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,359, with 1,351 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 42.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Taperoo scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Taperoo include Ocean View P-12 College, Our Lady of the Visitation School and Adelaide West Special Education Centre.
Taperoo is part of the Port Adelaide - West statistical area in South Australia.
Taperoo Details
| Postcode | 5017 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,250 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,041/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $585/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,359 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1416/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,351 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 211 (6.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -34.806 |
| Longitude | 138.495 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 17 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - West |
| Area (SA3) | Port Adelaide - West |
| Local Government | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Federal Electorate | Hindmarsh |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 571 (17.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 369 (11.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 879 (27.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 847 (26.1%) |
| 65+ years | 579 (17.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 412 (12.7%) |
| Asthma | 394 (12.1%) |
| Diabetes | 237 (7.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 164 (5.0%) |
| Cancer | 120 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 102 (3.1%) |
| Dementia | 28 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 163 (12.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 586 (44.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 396 (30.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 177 (13.4%) |
Schools in Taperoo
Suburbs Near Taperoo
Same Postcode (5017)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.