Tatachilla, SA 5171 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tatachilla is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5171, home to 231 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Onkaparinga local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 30 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 231
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $2,075 /week
- Median personal income
- $959 /week
- Median family income
- $2,225 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Onkaparinga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $280 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,084
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Tatachilla Lutheran College
- McLaren Vale Primary School
- Seaford Rise Primary School
- Willunga Waldorf School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 27.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 81.2% of the 101 resolvable premises in Tatachilla. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 15.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 81.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 163 across postcode 5171 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 54 theft, 41 property damage, 33 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tatachilla?
Tatachilla (SA 5171) had 231 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Tatachilla?
The median advertised rent in Tatachilla is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tatachilla?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Tatachilla covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Tatachilla Lutheran College (1.9 km), McLaren Vale Primary School (3.2 km), Seaford Rise Primary School (4.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tatachilla?
Tatachilla is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (81.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tatachilla?
Across postcode 5171, 163 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (54), property damage (41), violent (33). 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 Tatachilla?
In Tatachilla, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (27.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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