Gifford Hill SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gifford Hill SA is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gifford Hill is $743 per week ($38,636 per year). Median rent in Gifford Hill is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Gifford Hill has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Gifford Hill has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gifford Hill is $1,300.

There were 1 recorded offences in Gifford Hill in 2024-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Gifford Hill Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gifford Hill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$743/wk
$38,636 per year
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Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Gifford Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.9% (18) Female 56.1% (23)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
38 people · 22.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,958
Family income/wk

Gifford Hill Age Distribution

20-24
25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gifford Hill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
30.0% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
70.0% 7 dwellings

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

Gifford Hill Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gifford Hill Religion

No Religion
48.6%
Anglican
10.8%
Lutheran
10.8%
Uniting Church
10.8%
Not stated
10.8%
Christian (other)
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gifford Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.4%

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

Gifford Hill Employment

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Employed full-time
54.5% 18 people
Employed part-time
33.3% 11 people
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Not in labour force
12.1% 4 people

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

Gifford Hill Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
26.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.7%

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

Gifford Hill Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
66.7%
Labourers
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Gifford Hill Field of Study

Architecture & Building
23.1%
Agriculture & Environment
19.2%
Engineering
15.4%
Health
15.4%
Society & Culture
15.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Gifford Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gifford Hill Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
55.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gifford Hill Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 15
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Divorced
16.7% 5
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Never married
33.3% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gifford Hill Ancestry

English
35.6%
Australian
25.4%
German
15.3%
Irish
11.9%
Scottish
6.8%
Other
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gifford Hill Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 61

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

Gifford Hill Volunteering

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Volunteer
51.6% 16
Not a volunteer
48.4% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gifford Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Gifford Hill Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
3 vehicles
75.0%

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

Gifford Hill Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
42.9%
4 bedrooms
57.1%

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

Gifford Hill Population Mobility

13.8%
moved in the last year
24.3%
moved in the last 5 years
70.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gifford Hill Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
60
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gifford Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7

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

Gifford Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
20.0%
$400-$499/wk
26.7%
$800-$999/wk
26.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gifford Hill Family Structure

Couple — no children
58.3%
Couple — children under 15
20.8%
Couple — no children under 15
20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gifford Hill Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.7% 3
Did not provide
89.3% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gifford Hill Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Gifford Hill When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Gifford Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.0%
5–14 hours
37.5%
15–29 hours
22.5%
30+ hours
25.0%

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

Gifford Hill Household Size

2 persons
62.5%
3 persons
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gifford Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address
25
Moved from SA
4

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

Gifford Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gifford Hill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Gifford Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,125/wk
Median Rent $320/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.1%

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

If you earn X in Gifford Hill

≈ $9,208/month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,805/wk
Rent share 15.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gifford Hill vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Frequently Asked Questions About Gifford Hill

What is the population of Gifford Hill SA?

The population of Gifford Hill SA is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Gifford Hill?

The median personal income in Gifford Hill SA is $743 per week, or $38,636 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $1,958 per week.

How much is rent in Gifford Hill?

Median rent in Gifford Hill SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 15.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Gifford Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gifford Hill SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gifford Hill?

The median age in Gifford Hill SA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gifford Hill a good suburb to live in?

Gifford Hill is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 38.The median income is $743/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40491. All dollar figures in AUD.