Gillentown SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gillentown SA is 108 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gillentown is $1,104 per week ($57,408 per year). Median rent in Gillentown is $201 per week ($871 per month). Gillentown has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Gillentown has a population density of 15.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gillentown is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gillentown is $1,648.

There were 1 recorded offences in Gillentown in 2023-24, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Gillentown Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gillentown Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,104/wk
$57,408 per year
#690 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$201/wk
$871 per month
#7371 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,648/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Gillentown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.3% (59) Female 42.7% (44)

Population Density

15.5
people per km²
108 people · 7.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,349
Family income/wk

Gillentown Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gillentown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
51.6% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
48.4% 15 dwellings

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

Gillentown Country of Birth

Australia
90.2%
England
9.8%

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

Gillentown Religion

No Religion
60.0%
Anglican
10.5%
Uniting Church
8.4%
Not stated
8.4%
Catholic
7.4%
Pentecostal
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gillentown Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.5%

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

Gillentown Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Gillentown Employment

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Employed full-time
45.5% 30 people
Employed part-time
33.3% 22 people
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Not in labour force
21.2% 14 people

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

Gillentown Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.3%
Bachelor Degree
33.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
12.5%
Postgraduate Degree
8.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
5.4%

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

Gillentown Occupation

Professionals
43.6%
Managers
17.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.8%
Community & Personal Service
12.8%
Labourers
12.8%

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

Gillentown Field of Study

Health
23.3%
Engineering
18.6%
Education
14.0%
Management & Commerce
11.6%
Society & Culture
11.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.0%
Agriculture & Environment
7.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.0%

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

Gillentown Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gillentown Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
22.2%
$800-$999/wk
14.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$4,000+/wk
37.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gillentown Marital Status

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Married
54.1% 46
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Divorced
12.9% 11
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Widowed
3.5% 3
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Never married
29.4% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gillentown Ancestry

English
39.2%
Australian
29.6%
Scottish
8.0%
Italian
5.6%
Other
5.6%
Dutch
4.0%
Irish
3.2%
German
2.4%
Polish
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gillentown School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
28.0%
Primary — Catholic
20.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
20.0%
Vocational Education
20.0%
Pre-school
12.0%

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

Gillentown Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.3% 14
No need for assistance
92.7% 177

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

Gillentown Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.7% 23
Not a volunteer
69.3% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gillentown Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
33.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
41.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gillentown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.2%
Walked only
21.3%
Did not go to work
8.5%

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

Gillentown Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.4%
2 vehicles
47.1%
3 vehicles
11.8%
4+ vehicles
8.8%

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

Gillentown Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.6%
3 bedrooms
46.3%
4 bedrooms
39.0%

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

Gillentown Population Mobility

8.9%
moved in the last year
30.2%
moved in the last 5 years
5.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gillentown Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
185
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gillentown Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Asthma
10
Arthritis
7
Heart disease
4
Dementia
3
Diabetes
3

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

Gillentown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
10.7%
$150-$299/wk
4.0%
$300-$399/wk
8.0%
$400-$499/wk
8.0%
$650-$799/wk
4.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,500+/wk
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gillentown Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.5%
Couple — children under 15
37.5%
One parent — no children under 15
10.0%
Couple — no children under 15
6.3%
One parent — children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gillentown Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.5% 18
Did not provide
77.5% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gillentown Children Ever Born

No children
38.9%
1 child
44.4%
4 children
16.7%

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

Gillentown When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1981–1990
3
2016
4

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

Gillentown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.7%
5–14 hours
31.3%
15–29 hours
19.3%
30+ hours
10.8%
Did not do domestic work
16.9%

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

Gillentown Household Size

1 person
28.6%
2 persons
47.6%
4 persons
14.3%
5 persons
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gillentown Where Residents Moved From

Same address
82
Moved from SA
5

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

Gillentown Family Blending

Step family — no other children
57.1%
Intact family — no other children
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gillentown Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Theft
1

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

Gillentown Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,150/wk
Median Rent $201/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.3%

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

If you earn X in Gillentown

≈ $9,317/month
Median rent $201/wk
Left after rent $1,949/wk
Rent share 9.3%

Gillentown vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Frequently Asked Questions About Gillentown

What is the population of Gillentown SA?

The population of Gillentown SA is 108 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.5 people per km².Gillentown is ranked #8,732 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gillentown?

The median personal income in Gillentown SA is $1,104 per week, or $57,408 per year.The median household income is $2,150 per week.Family income is $2,349 per week.Gillentown is ranked #690 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gillentown?

Median rent in Gillentown SA is $201 per week ($871 per month).Rent represents 9.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gillentown ranks #7,371 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gillentown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gillentown SA is $1,648. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gillentown?

The median age in Gillentown SA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gillentown a good suburb to live in?

Gillentown is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 108.The median income is $1,104/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.3% 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: 40494. All dollar figures in AUD.