The size of Taplan is approximately 202.9 square kilometres. The population of Taplan in 2011 was 116 people. By 2016 the population was 37 showing a population decline of 68.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Taplan is 0-9 years. Households in Taplan are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $300 - $449 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Taplan work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 69.6% of the homes in Taplan were owner-occupied compared with 66.7% in 2016.