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Gilles Plains Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Gilles Plains Compares
Gilles Plains vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Gilles Plains | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,446 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $295 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,536 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 36 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ≈SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5086 covers Gilles Plains, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 10 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - North region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Port Adelaide Enfield.
According to the 2021 Census, Gilles Plains has a population of 4,101 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,446, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. The Indigenous population is 85 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Gilles Plains includes a median weekly rent of $295, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,536, with 1,513 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 41.1% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Gilles Plains scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Gilles Plains include St Paul's College and Wandana Primary School.
Gilles Plains is part of the Port Adelaide - East statistical area in South Australia.
Gilles Plains Details
| Postcode | 5086 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4,101 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,446/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $678/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $295 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,536 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Population Density | 2332/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,513 |
| Australian Citizens | 80.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 85 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.85025 |
| Longitude | 138.659 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 10 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Port Adelaide - East |
| Local Government | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Federal Electorate | Sturt |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 772 (18.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 482 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,358 (33.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 891 (21.7%) |
| 65+ years | 593 (14.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 373 (9.1%) |
| Asthma | 308 (7.5%) |
| Diabetes | 283 (6.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 156 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 86 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 73 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 21 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 158 (10.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 575 (38.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 545 (36.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 203 (13.7%) |
Schools in Gilles Plains
Suburbs Near Gilles Plains
Same Postcode (5086)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.