Taperoo · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Taperoo

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much higher rental rates than most similar areas define the housing market in Taperoo. While many people rent here, the cost of living is relatively low, with typical weekly rents sitting well below the national figure.

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📍 Taperoo, Suburb / Locality

Where Taperoo sits — Median rent (weekly)

$250 ▲ +51.5%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Taperoo — lower than 60% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Taperoo$250
5017, SA $260
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $250, which is well below the Australian figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments are also lower than most areas, with the typical payment of $1,359 falling well below the national figure.

$250 ▲ +51.5%

Lower than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $165
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $250

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,359 ▲ +1.0%

Lower than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,345
  • 2016: $1,343
  • 2021: $1,359

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Taperoo splits fairly evenly between $200–$349 (40%) and Under $200 (38%), with $350–$549 at 21%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Taperoo, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 52%; Under $1,000 is next at 24%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 41.6% of households renting. Conversely, the proportion of homes owned outright is 23.2%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

41.6% ▼ -10.3%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 46.4%
  • 2016: 44.6%
  • 2021: 41.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

23.2% ▲ +2.7%

Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 22.6%
  • 2016: 23.1%
  • 2021: 23.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Taperoo, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are far less common here than across South Australia, making up only 58.0% of homes. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are more prevalent, with 33.5% of the total housing stock.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

58.0% ▲ +9.3%

Lower than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 53.1%
  • 2016: 55.3%
  • 2021: 58.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

76.0% ▲ +3.4%

Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 73.5%
  • 2016: 75.0%
  • 2021: 76.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Taperoo, Separate house is the majority at 58%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 33%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Taperoo, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 65%; 2 bedrooms is next at 19%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Taperoo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41421/taperoo/topic/housing-dwellings