Median house price
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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Gillentown, 5453
Est. population · Jun 2025
112
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.8%
Median age
47
Median income
$2,150/wk
Employment rate
64.4%
Languages at home
7.1%non-English
Most common: Afrikaans
2021 Census · usual residence
- National parks
Suburb profile
Gillentown offers a slower smaller community life in Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
At a glance
Gillentown snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
112
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
15.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
7th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
70th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Population
Estimated resident population
112(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +1.8% over 5 years · 70th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +1.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +2
- Growth rank in SA
- 70th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~100), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 108
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $2,150
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 46
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,648
- Employment rate
- 64.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 39 / 0 / 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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2023–24)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 8.9
- State safety percentile
- 7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 27
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24; 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Other(3)
- Unnamed (No.HA1474) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
- Unnamed (No.HA1663) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
- Naked RunWine
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Clare Hospital (5.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 3
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.8
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 125 mm · ~16 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)269 LEIGHTON RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
March 2026
- carport134 POSSINGHAM PIT RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated decking and verandah, tourist accommodation (single unit within existing building) and an outbuilding (shed), rain water tank (150KL) and retaining walls (stage 1 - tourist accommodation unit, outbuilding (shed), rain water tank and associated retaining walls; stage 2 - single story detached dwelling with associated decking, verandah and retaining walls)LOT 1 JENNER RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Under Assessment
November 2025
- Shelter (pergola) associated with existing heritage gardens12 MCCORD LANE GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
- 12.0m x 12.0m x 3.0m steel frame shed293 SPRING GULLY RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals
October 2024
- Verandah134 POSSINGHAM PIT RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
May 2024
- Carport109 SPRING GULLY RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
February 2024
- Ancillary accommodation, private music studio and associated decking8409 HORROCKS HWY GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
March 2023
- Outbuilding (shed with attached carport)8411 HORROCKS HWY GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
September 2022
- Outbuilding (shed)8417 HORROCKS HWY GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
July 2022
- Carport and Outbuilding (Shed)8305 HORROCKS HWY GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
March 2022
- Change of Use - Dwelling to Tourist Accommodation35 SPRING GULLY RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
November 2021
- Detached Dwelling and associated worksLOT 3 POSSINGHAM PIT RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
June 2021
- Stone Wall Fencing & Gates, Observation Platform and associated Earthworks8409 HORROCKS HWY GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
May 2021
- Colorbond Farm Shed - 9.1m x 6.9m and 3m293 SPRING GULLY RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
March 2021
- extension to existing carport and new rainwater tank295 SPRING GULLY RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals
November 2020
- Dwelling addition113 GILLENTOWN RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
- Carport293 SPRING GULLY RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 28.5 km away).
Coalition 62.5%Labor 37.5%
7.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ClareLabor 37.2% · Coalition 62.8% TPP (2025)3.7 km away
- WatervaleLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)9.5 km away
- BlythLabor 32.7% · Coalition 67.3% TPP (2025)11.8 km away
- AuburnLabor 47.4% · Coalition 52.6% TPP (2025)17.5 km away
- Farrell FlatLabor 30.4% · Coalition 69.6% TPP (2025)18.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.