Tanunda
SA 5352 · Barossa
4,710 (2021) → 4,714 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tanunda is a moderate growth suburb in Barossa, SA 5352, about 56km from Adelaide CBD. Recent property sales in Tanunda are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 46km inland. Tanunda has an overall score of 31/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5352 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.42%), New Zealand (1.02%), Germany (0.89%), Scotland (0.62%), South Africa (0.36%)
Top languages: German (0.72%), Mandarin (0.36%), Hindi (0.23%), Nepali (0.13%), Italian (0.11%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for SA. Median weekly rents:
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1020 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Faith Lutheran College - Faith CampusCombined · IndependentICSEA 1060
- Tanunda Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1021
- Faith Lutheran College - Tanunda Lutheran CampusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Nuriootpa Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 963
- Redeemer Lutheran SchoolPrimary · Independent · 6.6kmICSEA 1047
- Nuriootpa High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 990
- Greenock Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 990
- Good Shepherd Lutheran School - AngastonPrimary · Independent · 8kmICSEA 1043
- Light Pass Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 939
- Angaston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 1032
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tanunda
Is Tanunda safe?
Tanunda has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,017 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Tanunda from Adelaide CBD?
Tanunda is about 56.0 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 149 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Tanunda?
Tanunda has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1041 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tanunda?
Tanunda has a transport score of 0/100.