Grant
Tarpeena
Tarpeena at a glance
Population
392
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Tarpeena.
Tarpeena (5277) sits in the Grant region of South Australia.
Tarpeena has roughly 392 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tarpeena's population at 392, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
392
Median age
52
Family households
64%
Lone person
37%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$287/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
392
Median age: 52
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tarpeena.
Local schools for Tarpeena
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Government School Catchment
Nangwarry Primary School
Kalangadoo Primary School
Glencoe Central Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Tarpeena.
- What is the Tarpeena postcode?
- Tarpeena is in the 5277 postcode, in SA, in the Grant region.
- What is the average rent in Tarpeena?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $287.
- What schools are in Tarpeena?
- There are 20 schools serving Tarpeena on this page, including Nangwarry Primary School, Kalangadoo Primary School, Glencoe Central Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Tarpeena?
- Tarpeena is close to Wepar, Mingbool, Nangwarry, Kalangadoo, Koorine.
- What is the population of Tarpeena?
- Tarpeena has approximately 392 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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