Taplan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
41
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Taplan.
The postcode for Taplan is 5311 (SA).
Taplan (5311) sits in the Loxton Waikerie region of South Australia.
Taplan has roughly 41 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Taplan scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Taplan's population at 41, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (53%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
41
Median age
50
Family households
41%
Lone person
53%
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)
$155/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
41
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Taplan.
Local schools for Taplan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Loxton North School
Loxton High School
Loxton Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Taplan.
- What is the Taplan postcode?
- Taplan is in the 5311 postcode, in SA, in the Loxton Waikerie region.
- Where is Taplan?
- Taplan is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5311, in the Loxton Waikerie region.
- What is the average rent in Taplan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $155, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Taplan?
- There are 9 schools serving Taplan on this page, including Loxton North School, Loxton High School, St Albert's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Taplan?
- Taplan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Taplan?
- Taplan is close to Taplan, Nangari, Bugle Hut, Taldra, Meribah.
- What is the population of Taplan?
- The population of Taplan is approximately 41 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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