Alexandrina Council
Tailem Bend
Tailem Bend at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,705
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Tailem Bend.
Tailem Bend (5259) sits in the Alexandrina region of South Australia.
Tailem Bend has roughly 1,705 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tailem Bend scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tailem Bend's population at 1,705, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,705
Median age
49
Family households
60%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
1,705
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tailem Bend.
Local schools for Tailem Bend
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Government School Catchment
Tailem Bend Primary School
Jervois Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Unity College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tailem Bend.
- What is the Tailem Bend postcode?
- Tailem Bend is in the 5259 postcode, in SA, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tailem Bend?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Tailem Bend?
- There are 3 schools serving Tailem Bend on this page, including Tailem Bend Primary School, Jervois Primary School, Unity College.
- How walkable is Tailem Bend?
- Tailem Bend has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tailem Bend?
- Tailem Bend is close to Tailem Bend, Jervois, Wellington, Bayah, Elwomple.
- What is the population of Tailem Bend?
- Tailem Bend has approximately 1,705 residents. The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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