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South Australia · Postcode 5086
Gilles Plains postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 10 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Gilles Plains at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Gilles Plains vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| 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
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| 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 |
| State Electorate | Torrens |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
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
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
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Gilles Plains. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.