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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Tarlee, 5411
Est. population · Jun 2025
328
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.6%
Median age
46
Median income
$1,437/wk
Employment rate
56.5%
Languages at home
1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Tarlee sits in Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been falling recently. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Tarlee snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
328
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#61
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
8th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
58th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
17th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 36.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4485th in Australia
- State rank
- 471st in SA
- Peer rank
- #61 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #114 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
328(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +1.6% over 5 years · 58th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +1.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +5
- Growth rank in SA
- 58th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~350), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 316
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,437
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 8 of 117
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 56.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 101 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 3
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 9.1
- State safety percentile
- 7.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -49.9%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Theft1
- Sct - Non Residence1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 926
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 17th
School list
- Tarlee Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 926 · 17th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 10 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Gilbert St / Craig St - East side (Tarlee Roadhouse)
- Gilbert St / Craig St - West side (Tarlee Roadhouse)
- Horrocks Hwy / Craig St - West side (Tarlee Information Bay)
- Horrocks Hwy / Hallett St - North side (Tarlee Institute)
- Horrocks Hwy / Hallett St - North side (Tarlee Institute)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
21 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 12/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 6.33
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.16
Food & drink(2)
- Tarlee BakeryBakery
- Sir James Fergusson HotelPub
Community(2)
- Tarlee InstituteCommunity centre
- Tarlee Primary SchoolSchool
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Park
- Playground
- Dirt Park - Tarlee BMX and Pump TrackSports field
- Sports field
Entertainment(1)
- Old Gilbert River BridgeViewpoint
Other(12)
- Tarlee RV Friemdly Camping SiteCamp Site
- Tarlee CFSFire station
42 Gilbert Street, Tarlee
- Information
- Tarlee MotelMotel
- Tarlee Second Hand and MusicalMusical Instrument
- Tarlee Rest Area - Information BayParking
- Place of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public toilets
- Tarlee Second Hand and MusicalSecond Hand
- Shelter
- TelstraTelephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Riverton District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (12.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 125 mm · ~16 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 10 proposals
August 2026
- new single storey detached dwelling.19 OLDHAM ST TARLEE SA 5411Under Assessment
July 2026
- Outbuilding (garage and domestic storage shed)17 HALLETT ST TARLEE SA 5411Under Assessment
- Carport76 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Under Assessment
June 2026
- Carport16 HALLETT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
- Two (2) light towers to the eastern side of the exiting bowling green (replacing existing light towers)65 -67 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Under Assessment
May 2026
- Verandah72 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
April 2026
- Land division (Torrens Title - 1 into 2 allotments)77 -79 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
March 2026
- Detached dwelling with garage under main roof and attached verandah and an outbuilding (shed)LOT 6 FOGGE ST TARLEE SA 5411Under Assessment
- Verandah87 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
January 2026
- verandah235 CLARKE RD TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
2025· 5 proposals
August 2025
- Two (2) light towers to the western side of the exiting bowling green (replacing existing light towers)65 -67 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
July 2025
- Carport70 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
May 2025
- Variation to DA 22034478 (Poultry Breeder Farm) comprising a reconfiguration of the site layout including a 90 degree rotation of the poultry breeder sheds/bio-security, amenities and storage/packing facility, repositioning of the two (2) managers residences, inclusion of two (2) maintenance sheds (15m x 7m), a reduction in the number of poultry breeder sheds from 10 to 8, increase in floor area of the poultry breeder sheds from 1,962m² to 2,280m² and a reduction in the total capacity of birds fLOT 941 RYELANDS RD TARLEE SA 5411Under Assessment
February 2025
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including additions to the rear and conversion of carport to outbuilding (garage)26 CRAIG ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
January 2025
- Carport and verandah6 PRESCOTT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
September 2024
- Verandah72 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
- Detached dwelling, carport and swimming pool and safety features1 HALLETT ST TARLEE SA 5411Under Assessment
August 2024
- Outbuilding (shed)13 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
July 2024
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including reinstatement of garage and addition to the rear of the dwelling, verandah and outbuilding (shed)44 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Under Assessment
April 2024
- Outbuilding (garage)14-16 CRAIG ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
March 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling with verandahs and decking6 TAYLOR ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
January 2024
- Boundary realignment23 CRAIG ST TARLEE SA 5411;9 HALLETT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
2023· 7 proposals
November 2023
- Outbuilding (shed)70 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
- Detached dwelling with verandahs under main roof6 FOGGE ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
September 2023
- Outbuilding (garage)15 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated decking70 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
June 2023
- Verandah443 FINNIS POINT RD TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
May 2023
- Outbuilding (shed/garage)74 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
January 2023
- Agricultural building (shed)3959 HORROCKS HWY TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals
October 2022
- Poultry breeder farm consisting of ten (10) poultry sheds containing a total of 165,500 birds with ancillary bio-security, amenities and storage facility, two (2) managers residences, aboveground water storage tanks, LPG tanks, fixed silos and associated carparking, earthworks and landscapingLOT 94 RYELANDS RD TARLEE SA 5411Under Assessment
- Shed and carport addition to existing shed9 HALLETT ST TARLEE SA 5411Under Assessment
2021· 7 proposals
September 2021
- Veranda Seating Area50 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
- Agricultural Building - enclosed storage shed 8m x 6m x 4m with 9,000 litre water tank on eastern side467 MOLINEUX RD TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
July 2021
- Storage Shed4 CHARLES ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
April 2021
- Function Area and associated site works443 FINNIS POINT RD TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
March 2021
- Verandah7 PRESCOTT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
February 2021
- Store (Shipping Container)3475 HORROCKS HWY TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
- Pool Shelter85 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
2020· 4 proposals
November 2020
- Construction of single story detached dwelling17 CRAIG ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
- Sculpture StructureLOT 1 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
October 2020
- Domestic Outbuilding25 GILBERT ST TARLEE SA 5411Under Assessment
September 2020
- Change of Use - Dwelling to Tourist Accommodation115 CLARKE RD TARLEE SA 5411Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Road ReconstructionTarlee Road, Hogan Rd27 Jul 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 27.4 km away).
Coalition 64.4%Labor 35.6%
9.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- TarleeLabor 35.2% · Coalition 64.8% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- RivertonLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)11.8 km away
- Hamley BridgeLabor 52.3% · Coalition 47.7% TPP (2025)13.5 km away
- MarrabelLabor 29.8% · Coalition 70.2% TPP (2025)15.8 km away
- SaddleworthLabor 38.1% · Coalition 61.9% TPP (2025)20.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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