Tailem Bend (SA)

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According to assessments of ABS population figures for the broader region and recent address validations conducted by Districts since the Census, the resident count in the suburb of Tailem Bend is projected to stand at approximately 1,691 by May 2026. This represents a decline of 14 residents (0.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,705 individuals. This shift is derived from a resident count of 1,686, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) alongside 7 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 7.2 individuals per square kilometer, ensuring resident spaces remain highly spacious. The primary driver of local population gains has been overseas migration, accounting for roughly 67.0% of recent growth.

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The workforce in the suburb of Tailem Bend displays a balanced mix of professional and manual roles, with notable employment in the retail and lifestyle sectors, an unemployment rate of 7.8%, and steady job numbers over the prior year according to Districts regional data. As of March 2026697 locals are employed, representing an unemployment rate that is 2.3% higher than the 5.5% observed in Regional SA, while workforce participation is notably lower at 52.1% compared to 58.4% regionally. Census records show that a minor 7.8% of employed residents worked from their homes, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

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Incomes in the suburb of Tailem Bend sit below national benchmarks, according to 2023 financial year ATO statistics compiled by Districts. Taxpayers in the area recorded a median income of $35,345 and an average income of $44,645, which are lower than the Regional SA averages of $48,920 and $58,933. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of approximately $38,940 and an average of $49,185 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the area rank between the 1st and 4th percentiles nationally. Weekly earnings of $400 - 799 represent the largest bracket, containing 34.4% of residents (581 individuals), which differs from the wider region where the - bracket is the most common at . The fact that of residents earn less than weekly highlights the financial constraints felt by a major part of the community. Although residents retain of their income due to modest housing expenses, overall disposable income ranks in the th percentile across Australia.

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Residential structures in the suburb of Tailem Bend at the time of the latest Census consisted of 94.1% stand-alone houses and 5.9% alternative configurations like townhouses, apartments, or other dwellings, compared to Regional SA averages of 88.5% and 11.5%. Home ownership rates matched regional figures at 42.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (33.7%) or occupied by tenants (23.5%). The median monthly cost for mortgage holders was $867, which is lower than the Regional SA median of $1,153, while median weekly rent was recorded at $225, compared to $220 across Regional SA. Nationally, mortgage obligations are far lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are also well below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 59.9% of local households in the suburb of Tailem Bend, consisting of couples with children (16.6%), couples without children (28.7%), and single parent arrangements (13.6%). The remaining 40.1% are non-family households, which are mostly individuals living alone (36.3%) along with a small portion of group homes (3.6%). The median household size is 2.1 residents, which is slightly smaller than the Regional SA average of 2.3.

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Educational attainment presents challenges in the suburb of Tailem Bend, with university graduation rates of 5.9% falling well short of the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for focused training programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most common at 4.7%, followed by graduate diplomas at 0.7% and postgraduate degrees at 0.5%. Vocational qualifications are highly popular, with 42.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade certifications, split between advanced diplomas (7.6%) and certificates (34.4%).

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Public transport services in the suburb of Tailem Bend include 1 active stop. This location is served by 2 distinct routes, which combine to offer 24 passenger services weekly. Local transport access is considered basic, with residents living an average of 852 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 94%, followed by walking at 4%. Households average 1.4 vehicles. A minor 7.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic circumstances.

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Notable health concerns exist in the suburb of Tailem Bend, based on Districts assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates that affect both younger and older cohorts, alongside an exceptionally low rate of private health insurance coverage at roughly 45% of residents (~756 individuals). This coverage rate is lower than the Regional SA average of 48.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Tailem Bend is below the national average, with citizens representing 86.5% of the population, 92.4% of residents born in Australia, and 98.0% of households speaking only English. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 41.9% of residents. The most notable religious difference is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.2% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional SA.

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The median age in the suburb of Tailem Bend is 49, which is slightly higher than the Regional SA average of 47 and significantly older than the national median of 38. The area has a higher share of residents aged 75 - 84 (12.0%) compared to Regional SA, but a smaller share of those aged 35 - 44 (8.9%). This concentration of older residents is much higher than the national average of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 10.1% to 12.0% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 15.4% to 13.9%. Looking toward 2041, forecasts point to major shifts in the local age profile, led by a expansion in residents aged and over (an increase of individuals), growing the cohort from to . The aging trend is pronounced, with seniors aged and over accounting for of projected population growth, while the to and to age brackets are expected to contract.

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Tailem Bend currently has an estimated 79 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 52 children aged 0-2 and 35 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 25% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 73 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 149. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.