Suburbs Gerard

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Gerard SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Gerard, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Gerard SA is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gerard is $295 per week ($15,340 per year). Median rent in Gerard is $90 per week ($390 per month). Gerard has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Gerard has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents).

There were 4 recorded offences in Gerard in 2025-26, a rate of 80 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was fraud (2 offences).

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📍 Gerard, South Australia — 34.3675°S, 140.4932°E

Crime: Low Med High

Gerard Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gerard Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$295/wk
$15,340 per year
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Median Rent
$90/wk
$390 per month
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Median Age
27years
11 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 1 per bedroom

Gerard Demographics

Gender Split

Male 64.6% (31) Female 35.4% (17)

Population Density

2.5
people per km²
50 people · 19.9 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$695
Family income/wk

Gerard Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Gerard Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Gerard Religion

No Religion
62.5%
Church Christ
16.1%
Not stated
10.7%
Lutheran
5.4%
Christian (other)
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gerard Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
30.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
26.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Gerard Employment

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Employed part-time
17.1% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
82.9% 29 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Gerard Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Gerard Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gerard Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
52.9%
$800-$999/wk
47.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gerard Marital Status

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Married
13.3% 4
🕊️
Widowed
13.3% 4
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Never married
73.3% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gerard Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
91.8%
Australian
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gerard School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
66.7%
Secondary — Government
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Gerard Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.2% 4
✅
No need for assistance
95.8% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Gerard Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gerard How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Gerard Car Ownership

0 vehicles
18.8%
1 vehicle
43.8%
2 vehicles
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Gerard Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
65.0%
4 bedrooms
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Gerard Population Mobility

33.3%
moved in the last year
59.1%
moved in the last 5 years
12.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
22.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gerard Indigenous Population

93.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
88
Indigenous residents
6
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gerard Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
9
Mental health
7
Arthritis
6
Dementia
4
Asthma
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Gerard Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
81.8%
$300-$399/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gerard Family Structure

One parent — children under 15
64.1%
Couple — no children
12.8%
Couple — children under 15
12.8%
Couple — no children under 15
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gerard Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.7% 5
—
Did not provide
85.3% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gerard Children Ever Born

4 children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Gerard Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
38.5%
5–14 hours
17.9%
30+ hours
15.4%
Did not do domestic work
28.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Gerard Household Size

1 person
31.6%
2 persons
15.8%
3 persons
21.1%
4 persons
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gerard Where Residents Moved From

Same address
34
Moved from SA
14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Gerard Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gerard Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Fraud
2
Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Gerard Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $737/wk
Median Rent $90/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Gerard

≈ $3,194/month
Median rent $90/wk
Left after rent $647/wk
Rent share 12.2%

Gerard vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Alawoona
Pop: 25 Income: $489/wk
Cungena
Pop: 25 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $50/wk
Dudley West
Pop: 25 Income: $599/wk Rent: $100/wk
Euromina
Pop: 25 Income: $450/wk Rent: $180/wk
Gosse
Pop: 25 Income: $537/wk Rent: $125/wk
Hay Valley
Pop: 25 Income: $979/wk Rent: $268/wk

Compare Gerard

Gerard vs Alawoona →Gerard vs Cungena →Gerard vs Dudley West →Gerard vs Euromina →

Frequently Asked Questions About Gerard

What is the population of Gerard SA?

The population of Gerard SA is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Gerard?

The median personal income in Gerard SA is $295 per week, or $15,340 per year.The median household income is $737 per week.Family income is $695 per week.

How much is rent in Gerard?

Median rent in Gerard SA is $90 per week ($390 per month).Rent represents 12.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Gerard?

The median age in Gerard SA is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gerard a good suburb to live in?

Gerard is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 50.The median income is $295/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40486. All dollar figures in AUD.