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Osborne vs Taperoo

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.6 km apart, on the same open data. Osborne scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

OsborneTaperoo
Active7138
Safety259
Wealth195
Value2513
Parks1411
Cafés2828
Transit726
Green space1424
Active & healthy4838
Schools nearby (OSM)2078
Median rent$300/wk $250/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$895,000$850,000
House sales this quarter911
Population1,9513,250
Full profile Osborne in full Taperoo in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Osborne safer than Taperoo?

Osborne scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Osborne or Taperoo?

Taperoo has the lower median house price of the two ($850,000 vs $895,000).

Should I live in Osborne or Taperoo?

Osborne scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Osborne or Taperoo.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →