SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Gillentown, SA, 5453
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Suburb snapshot
Gillentown is a small locality in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys area, home to around 108 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- 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)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
18 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)269 LEIGHTON RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Under Assessment
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
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Naked RunWine
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- 12.0m x 12.0m x 3.0m steel frame shedplanning293 SPRING GULLY RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Lodged 10 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation, private music studio and associated deckingplanning8409 HORROCKS HWY GILLENTOWN SA 5453Lodged 14 Feb 2024 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning109 SPRING GULLY RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Lodged 15 May 2024 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning293 SPRING GULLY RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Lodged 24 Nov 2020 · Decision Made
- Carport and Outbuilding (Shed)planning8305 HORROCKS HWY GILLENTOWN SA 5453Lodged 21 Jul 2022 · Decision Made
- Change of Use - Dwelling to Tourist Accommodationplanning35 SPRING GULLY RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Lodged 09 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
- Colorbond Farm Shed - 9.1m x 6.9m and 3mplanning293 SPRING GULLY RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Lodged 07 May 2021 · Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling and associated worksplanningLOT 3 POSSINGHAM PIT RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Lodged 23 Nov 2021 · Decision Made
- Dwelling additionplanning113 GILLENTOWN RD GILLENTOWN SA 5453Lodged 30 Nov 2020 · Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed with attached carport)planning8411 HORROCKS HWY GILLENTOWN SA 5453Lodged 17 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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