Gillman SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gillman SA is 76 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gillman is $612 per week ($31,824 per year). Median rent in Gillman is $278 per week ($1,205 per month). Gillman has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Gillman has a population density of 18.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gillman is $1,300.

There were 10 recorded offences in Gillman in 2025-26, a rate of 132 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Gillman Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gillman Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$612/wk
$31,824 per year
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Median Rent
$278/wk
$1,205 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gillman Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.6% (34) Female 56.4% (44)

Population Density

18.9
people per km²
76 people · 4.0 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Gillman Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gillman Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
48.3% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
51.7% 15 dwellings

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

Gillman Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gillman Religion

No Religion
57.1%
Catholic
14.3%
Buddhism
7.8%
Baptist
7.8%
Anglican
5.2%
Uniting Church
3.9%
Christian (other)
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gillman Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.9%

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

Gillman Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese
100.0%

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

Gillman Employment

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Employed full-time
21.8% 12 people
Employed part-time
32.7% 18 people
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Not in labour force
45.5% 25 people

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

Gillman Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%
Bachelor Degree
12.5%

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

Gillman Occupation

Professionals
30.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
30.0%
Clerical & Administrative
25.0%
Community & Personal Service
15.0%

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

Gillman Field of Study

Health
29.2%
Engineering
16.7%
Society & Culture
16.7%
Architecture & Building
12.5%
Management & Commerce
12.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
12.5%

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

Gillman Dwelling Types

Separate house
87.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gillman Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
16.7%
$400-$499/wk
30.0%
$500-$649/wk
13.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gillman Marital Status

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Married
15.8% 9
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Divorced
17.5% 10
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Widowed
5.3% 3
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Never married
61.4% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gillman Ancestry

Australian
27.6%
English
21.9%
Scottish
9.5%
Other
9.5%
Vietnamese
8.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.8%
Irish
4.8%
Maltese
4.8%
Filipino
2.9%
German
2.9%
Greek
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gillman School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
26.1%
Secondary — Government
26.1%
Secondary — Catholic
17.4%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
17.4%
Vocational Education
13.0%

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

Gillman Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.0% 3
No need for assistance
98.0% 148

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

Gillman Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.4% 11
Not a volunteer
83.6% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gillman Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
26.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
46.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gillman How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.7%
Other
12.1%
Bus
9.1%
Did not go to work
9.1%

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

Gillman Car Ownership

0 vehicles
17.6%
1 vehicle
64.7%
2 vehicles
8.8%
3 vehicles
8.8%

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

Gillman Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
35.3%
3 bedrooms
52.9%
4 bedrooms
11.8%

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

Gillman Population Mobility

5.3%
moved in the last year
23.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gillman Indigenous Population

3.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
150
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gillman Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
4
Cancer
3

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

Gillman Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.5%
$1-$149/wk
7.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
17.5%
$800-$999/wk
15.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gillman Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
35.6%
Couple — children under 15
25.4%
One parent — children under 15
25.4%
Couple — no children
6.8%
One parent — no children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gillman Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 9
Did not provide
85.2% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gillman Children Ever Born

No children
82.4%
2 children
17.6%

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

Gillman When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
4
2001–2010
5
2011–2015
3

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

Gillman Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.0%
5–14 hours
29.0%
15–29 hours
14.5%
Did not do domestic work
35.5%

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

Gillman Household Size

1 person
55.6%
2 persons
16.7%
3 persons
11.1%
4 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gillman Where Residents Moved From

Same address
72
Moved from SA
4

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

Gillman Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gillman Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 10 total

Assault
2
Property Damage
2
Theft
2
Break & Enter
2
Fraud
2

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Gillman Schools

8
schools nearby
2
government
980
avg ICSEA score
2,749
total students
Our Lady of the Visitation School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 320 students
1026
ICSEA
Mount Carmel College Catholic
Secondary · R-12 · 1,204 students
1008
ICSEA
St Patrick's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 180 students
1002
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 154 students
990
ICSEA
Pennington School R-6 Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 262 students
934
ICSEA
Ocean View P-12 College Government
Combined · U, R-12 · 629 students
918
ICSEA
Indie School Port Adelaide Campus Independent
Secondary
Mount Carmel College Primary Campus Catholic
Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Gillman Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $278/wk
Rent-to-Income 30.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Gillman

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $278/wk
Left after rent $622/wk
Rent share 30.9%

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Gillman vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gillman

What is the population of Gillman SA?

The population of Gillman SA is 76 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 18.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Gillman?

The median personal income in Gillman SA is $612 per week, or $31,824 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Gillman?

Median rent in Gillman SA is $278 per week ($1,205 per month).Rent represents 30.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Gillman?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gillman 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 Gillman?

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

Is Gillman a good suburb to live in?

Gillman is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 76.The median income is $612/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.9% 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: 40496. All dollar figures in AUD.