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SA · Coorong Council

Tailem Bend, 5260

Current weather

10.3°CLight drizzle

84% humidity · 17.4 km/h wind · 13.8° / 9.1° today · 6.1 mm rain

Desirability score

30/100

5177th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Tailem Bend is a small locality in the Coorong area, home to around 1,705 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 86 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-33%), roughly 50.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $350, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,705
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$905
Dwelling vacancy
15.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
126 of 819
Median monthly mortgage
$867
Employment rate
41.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
59 / 31 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$350
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
5

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
86
Against the person
19
Against property
67
Rate per 1,000 residents
50.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 90 residents
State safety percentile
65th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
15
Decrease (daily rate)
-32.6%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental9
  • Other Theft32
  • Sct - Non Residence6
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury11
  • Theft From Shop6

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
894
  • Tailem Bend Kindergarten49 Trevena RoadPreschools
  • Tailem Bend Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 894

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Railway Tce / Granites Rd - North East side (Tailem Bend)
  • Railway Tce / Granites Rd - South West side (Tailem Bend)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Road Lighting RepairsPrinces Highway, Parking Bay22 Jun 2026 – 06 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

217 planning-related records

2026· 30 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated garage and two separate outbuildings for domestic storage
    114 KULDE RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (shed) and above ground rainwater tank
    47 TREVENA RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    LOT 5 ORLAND RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • extend outwards of existing verandah
    16 PARK TCE TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Carport
    16 PARK TCE TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • 40 ft shipping container for farming and associated storage
    LOT 5 ORLAND RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • New office within the northwest portion of the existing motorsport workshop building, associated with Tenancy 5 divided from T1
    543 DUKES HWY TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • SHED
    16 -18 COOKE TCE TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • The proposed structure is a Stratco Gable shed 12224mm Wide x 8000mm Long and 3100mm High. Structure to be cladded in Colorbond material.
    7 SEYMOUR ST TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Erection of single storey gable roof garage (12.1m x 7.6m x 3.6m) for the storing of vehicles and domestic items
    52 PRINCES HWY TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Replacement of existing Floating Jetty with Fixed Jetty & Retaining Wall
    114A PRINCES HWY TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 6 ORLAND RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with garage
    LOT 5 ORLAND RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Under Assessment
  • Two storey detached dwelling with carport and associated outbuilding.
    10 -12 PRETORIA ST TAILEM BEND SA 5260Under Assessment
  • Land division being a boundary re-alignment (2 into 2)
    432 LIME KILN RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260;LOT 151 DUKES HWY TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 13 WESTBROOK RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Proposed internal renovations to existing outbuilding (Class 1a) to form new studio living space (including kitchenette) and bathroom. Existing store (Class 10a) to be converted to form new bathroom (class 1a). Minimal changes externally.
    LOT 49 MAWSON AV TAILEM BEND SA 5260Under Assessment
  • This project is being driven though a demand by Inghams Enterprises to expand their operations and provide more meat birds to meet the needs of consumers locally as well as interstate. To build 5 chicken sheds over and above the 11 that are there now and renovate 3 Water is supplied to the site via existing pipe work The development comprises: 8 chicken sheds approx 176m long x 18.2m wide having a wall height of 2.8m, having a roof area of approx 40960m Three (3) new 7500 litre gas tanks six (6)
    338 ORLAND RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Under Assessment
  • 40ft shipping container for farming and associated storage (agricultural building)
    LOT 9 WESTBROOK RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • 96 sqm Main Dwelling
    LOT 7 ORLAND RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Agricultural building comprising a shed structure with two abutting containers
    LOT 6 ORLAND RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Land division (1 into 2 Torrens)
    358 KULDE RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Store - extension of existing shed (increase floor space) for more storage
    239 KULDE RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Double storey detached dwelling
    16 -18 COOKE TCE TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Build a shed for storage of tractor and farm equipment
    LOT 13 WESTBROOK RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Outbuilding - 18m x 9.1m x 3.6m Gable Roof Shed for domestic storage and vehicles
    3 SECOND AV TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 15 WESTBROOK RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Stratco Gable Carport, Size 6151mm Length x 6151mm Width x 3000mm Height. Structure rood will be cladded in Colourbond steel.
    47 FIRST AV TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Single storey garage for parking of vehicles
    151 RAILWAY TCE TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • I propose to build a 495 square metre shed at the front of the property. This building will be 33m long by 15m wide with 6m side walls. Colour of shed will be what council requirements are. (Colourbond-Wheat, River Gum, Merino) Vegetation at the rear of the property will be preserved unharmed and untouched. I plan to do site works so that there is smooth access for cars and trucks with space to turn around and park. I plan to build a disabled toilet and shower space within the building. I plan t
    LOT 60 BIG OLIVE GR TAILEM BEND SA 5260Under Assessment
2025· 10 proposals

  • December 2025

  • general storage shed and verandah
    7 EAST TCE TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Store Building (x2) (Caravans and Boats) and Open (Not Enclosed) Storage Facility with Office and Associated Infrastructure
    LOT 36 BIG OLIVE GR TAILEM BEND SA 5260Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • relocatable building with extension, deck & verandah, new wastewater system
    LOT 14 WESTBROOK RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • 14858 - Land division (1 into 2)
    10 -12 PRETORIA ST TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Proposed Carport, Verandah & Shed
    20 SECOND AV TAILEM BEND SA 5260Under Assessment

  • October 2025

  • Back veranda attached to existing dwelling
    163 RAILWAY TCE TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Single storey shed for storage of vehicles and domestic items
    22 KULDE RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 8 ORLAND RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • we seek approved for 1x 40ft HC shipping container to be used for farm storage
    LOT 8 ORLAND RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with above ground rainwater tanks and double garage and alfresco under main roof
    LOT 4 WESTBROOK RD TAILEM BEND SA 5260Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Tailem Bend District Hospital74 Princes HighwayPublic Hospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

4 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Tailem Bend Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
4

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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
30.0/100
National rank
5177th in Australia
State rank
524th in SA
Peer rank
#80 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#154 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime9
  • Other Theftcrime32
  • Sct - Non Residencecrime6
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime11
  • Theft From Shopcrime6
  • Tailem Bend Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage

Data sources & freshness

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