Taperoo, SA 5017 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Taperoo is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5017, home to 3,250 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area and roughly 16 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,250
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,041 /week
- Median personal income
- $585 /week
- Median family income
- $1,403 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Port Adelaide Enfield
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hindmarsh
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,359
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Our Lady of the Visitation School
- Ocean View P-12 College
- Adelaide West Special Education Centre
- North Haven School
- Largs Bay School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 train stops, 21 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 train stops, 46 bus stops
- Taperoo Railway Station
- Stop 55 Military Rd - East side
- Stop 55 Military Rd - West side
- Stop 56 Military Rd - East side
- Stop 54 Military Rd - East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 14 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 10 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 15.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 59.3% of the 1,926 resolvable premises in Taperoo. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 40.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 59.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 556 across postcode 5017 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 178 violent offences, 161 theft, 114 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Taperoo?
Taperoo (SA 5017) had 3,250 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
What is the median rent in Taperoo?
The median advertised rent in Taperoo is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Taperoo?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Taperoo covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Our Lady of the Visitation School (0.2 km), Ocean View P-12 College (0.4 km), Adelaide West Special Education Centre (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Taperoo?
Taperoo is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (59.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Taperoo?
Across postcode 5017, 556 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (178), theft (161), property damage (114). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Taperoo?
In Taperoo, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (15.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Taperoo?
56 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Taperoo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 train stops, 21 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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