Tanunda at a glance
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Population
4,710
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Tanunda.
The postcode for Tanunda is 5352 (SA).
Tanunda (5352) sits in the Light region of South Australia.
Tanunda has roughly 4,710 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tanunda scores 54/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tanunda's population at 4,710, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,710
Median age
48
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$625/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
4,710
Median age: 48
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
69
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
54
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tanunda.
Local schools for Tanunda
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Government School Catchment
Tanunda Primary School
Nuriootpa Primary School
Nuriootpa High School
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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 Tanunda.
- What is the Tanunda postcode?
- Tanunda is in the 5352 postcode, in SA, in the Light Regional Council region.
- Where is Tanunda?
- Tanunda is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5352, in the Light Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tanunda?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $625, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Tanunda?
- There are 9 schools serving Tanunda on this page, including Tanunda Primary School, Faith Lutheran College, Nuriootpa Primary School.
- How walkable is Tanunda?
- Tanunda has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Tanunda?
- Tanunda is close to Stone Well, Bethany, Vine Vale, Marananga, Gomersal.
- What is the population of Tanunda?
- The population of Tanunda is approximately 4,710 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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