Median house price
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SA · Loxton Waikerie Council
Taylorville, 5330
Est. population · Jun 2025
271
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,458/wk
Employment rate
60.5%
Languages at home
3.4%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Taylorville offers a slower smaller community life in Loxton Waikerie Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Taylorville snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
271
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
21.4%
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
#160
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
39th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
51st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 17.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6815th in Australia
- State rank
- 687th in SA
- Peer rank
- #160 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #258 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
271(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 51th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- 0.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- 0
- Growth rank in SA
- 51th 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 (~300), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 263
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,458
- Dwelling vacancy
- 21.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 24 of 112
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,000
- Employment rate
- 60.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 91 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 7
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 263 residents
- State safety percentile
- 39.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 28
- Increase (daily rate)
- +40.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft2
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.8
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Picnic area
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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · 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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Waikerie Health Service (7.5 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)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.5
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
- 32° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 74 mm · ~9 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 85 mm · ~11 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· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)11328 GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
May 2026
- Boundary realignmentLOT 51 HARTWIG RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330;LOT 54 CARTER RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling additions and alterations including attached deck and verandah11474 GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Under Assessment
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah11626 GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
September 2025
- Expansion of existing citrus processing facility comprising new warehouse buildings, vehicle access and car parking and landscaping1616 DEVLINS POUND RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330;1638 DEVLINS POUND RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Under Assessment
August 2025
- Installation and operation of three (3) frost fansLOT 178 DEVLINS POUND RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
March 2025
- Freestanding Carport128 HARTWIG RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Under Assessment
February 2025
- Construction of an Outbuilding (storage associated with the Church and semi-open undercover play area)9 LUNN RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
- Land Division - boundary realignment (2 into 2 Allotments)LOT 22 CARTER RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330;LOT 54 CARTER RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
January 2025
- Construction of a detached dwelling with garage, carport and verandah UMR, including associated earthworks and landscaping129 HARTWIG RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Under Assessment
2024· 4 proposals
September 2024
- Construction of a second Dwelling with Verandah and Carport UMR and associated Earthworks11328 GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
- Construction of two Outbuildings (personal storage)11266 GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
July 2024
- Construction of an Outbuilding (garage) and a Carport11132 GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
January 2024
- Construction of one (1) eco weaner shelter and one (1) 'load out' shed in association with existing piggery.11173 GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
2023· 13 proposals
December 2023
- new full colour gable patio690 TAYLORVILLE RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
November 2023
- 163.5kW Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Panels (300 panels) and security fencing in association with existing horticulture138 MARKARANKA RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)10238 GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
- Land Division (Boundary Realignment - 2 into 2 Allotments11312 GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330;11328 GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
- Dwelling alteration and additions and construction of an attached carport276 TAYLORVILLE RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
- New Full colorbond coodek patio11328A GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division - 1 Allotment into 2LOT 178 DEVLINS POUND RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
October 2023
- Dwelling addition (converting existing garage UMR to two (2) bedrooms)629 TAYLORVILLE RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
August 2023
- Storage shed11626 GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
July 2023
- Extension to an existing piggery comprising alteration to the operation (increase in time until weaning resulting in increased SPU), construction of an additional conventional shed and extension to two dry sow shelters, installation of an effluent pipeline and construction of an evaporation pond11274 GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330;Goyder Highway Road Reserve;LOT 13 GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330;Lunn Road ReserveDecision Made
- Building of a double garage with roller door for vehicles and/or other equipment eg trailer. Size - 7.3m long x 6.1m wide and 2.7m high (roller door facing south and towards property entrance) Eastern side of garage (facing the house wall) to be open for easier access to vehicles and rear of the house. Colour - Woodland Grey to match roof colour of house Base - leveled out and compacted with rubble and paving Located 1.5m from existing house on eastern side of garage and matching same width as h629 TAYLORVILLE RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
April 2023
- Construction of an Agricultural Building and associated earthworksLOT 10 CARTER RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of an Outbuilding (domestic storage)LOT 4 GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
November 2022
- Installation of above-ground fiberglass swimming pool and associated deck and safety barrier288 TAYLORVILLE RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
September 2022
- Protective tree netting structure114 CARTER RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
June 2022
- Variation of approved Development Application (551/192/2020) - Amended Site Plan, 22 April 2022.74 PROMNITZ RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
March 2022
- Additional 2 farrowing sheds 14m x 28.0m x 2.5m ht61 LUNN RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
November 2021
- Construction of an agricultural building654 TAYLORVILLE RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
October 2021
- Construction of three freestanding verandah's and a freestanding carport11274 GOYDER HWY TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
- Construction of two additional farrowing sheds in association with an existing licensed piggery61 LUNN RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
March 2021
- Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling74 PROMNITZ RD TAYLORVILLE SA 5330Decision Made
Other· 4 proposals
- JOHN MURRAY LUNN, JILL DENISE LUNNAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
- RIVERHAVEN ENTERPRISES PTY LTDAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
- RIVERHAVEN ENTERPRISES PTY LTDResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- RIVERHAVEN WEST PTY LTDAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
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
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Gillen Irrigation Pumping Station Sitenear WAIKERIEState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (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
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 49.0 km away).
Coalition 70.5%Labor 29.5%
7.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- RamcoLabor 26.2% · Coalition 73.8% TPP (2025)7.9 km away
- WaikerieLabor 31.6% · Coalition 68.4% TPP (2025)8.5 km away
- CadellLabor 28.7% · Coalition 71.3% TPP (2025)20.8 km away
- MorganLabor 43.7% · Coalition 56.3% TPP (2025)29.5 km away
- MoorookLabor 31.4% · Coalition 68.6% TPP (2025)41.3 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
More in Loxton Waikerie Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.