Taunton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Taunton.
The postcode for Taunton is 5235 (SA).
Taunton (5235) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Taunton has roughly 7 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Taunton 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.
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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Taunton's population at 7, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
7
Median age
58
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
7
Median age: 58
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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 Taunton.
Local schools for Taunton
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Government School Catchment
Springton Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Keyneton Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Taunton.
- What is the Taunton postcode?
- Taunton is in the 5235 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Taunton?
- Taunton is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5235, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Taunton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Taunton?
- There are 9 schools serving Taunton on this page, including Springton Primary School, Mount Pleasant Primary School, Keyneton Primary School.
- How walkable is Taunton?
- Taunton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Taunton?
- Taunton is close to Springton, Eden Valley, Flaxman Valley, Mount Pleasant, Mount Crawford.
- What is the population of Taunton?
- The population of Taunton is approximately 7 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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