Taldra SA 5311
Taldra sits 281 km from Adelaide CBD in South Australia, around 3 hours 25 minutes by car. Census data records 57 residents with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $39,624 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population grew 78.1% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $170 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,000. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
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Is Taldra safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Taldra sits in the moderate band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2026.
1 offences
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Taldra killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
Walkability
Taldra is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Taldra.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 12
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Loxton Waikerie: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Taldra is home to 57 residents, with a median age of 36, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $40,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
57
Median Age
36
Median Household Income
$39,624/yr
Census Median Rent
$170/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg Household Size
3.1
Median Personal Income
$27,924/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
25.0%
Total Dwellings
12
Owner-Occupier Rate
27.3%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
22.3%
Mortgage Stress
60.6%
Work From Home
21.1%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 78.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 80.7%
- Employment Rate
- 44.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 33.3%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,871 a year through Loxton Waikerie based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 100%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Loxton Waikerie
In the year to August 2026, 46 new dwellings were approved across Loxton Waikerie. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 30.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Loxton Research Centre, 26.7 kmDry climate — very hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 23 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 256 mm
- 42 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 32.1°C
- 38 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 4.5°C
- 16 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 5311, 0 of 465 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.9% (4 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5311, 79 rooftop-solar systems totalling 0.4 MW have been installed since 2001, against 190 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 6 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tony Pasin Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tony Pasin | 37.0% | 63.0% | +3.6 |
| 2022 | Tony Pasin | 33.4% | 66.6% | -2.3 |
| 2019 | Tony Pasin | 31.1% | 68.9% | +5.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Tim Whetstone Liberal Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tim Whetstone LP | 56.0% |
| 2022 | Tim Whetstone LP | 67.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Taldra?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 57 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Taldra
Is Taldra a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Taldra is moderate (43/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Taldra?
Taldra has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Taldra?
Taldra, SA had a population of 57 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Taldra, SA?
The postcode for Taldra, SA is 5311.
How far is Taldra from Adelaide?
Taldra is 281 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 206 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Taldra?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Taldra was $39,624 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Taldra?
There are too few current rental listings in Taldra for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $170, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Taldra?
The median age of residents in Taldra was 36 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Taldra?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Taldra, Loxton Research Centre (26.7 km away), summer days average 32.1°C, winter nights 4.5°C, 256 mm of rain a year over 42 rainy days, and 38 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Taldra?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Taldra belong to?
Taldra sits within the Loxton Waikerie local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Taldra?
The average residential rates bill through Loxton Waikerie is $1,871 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Taldra?
Across Loxton Waikerie, 46 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 30.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Taldra in?
Taldra sits within the federal Division of Barker, currently held by Tony Pasin (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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