Gemmells at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
99
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Gemmells.
The postcode for Gemmells is 5255 (SA).
Gemmells (5255) sits in the Murray Bridge region of South Australia.
Gemmells has roughly 99 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Gemmells scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gemmells's population at 99, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
99
Median age
39
Family households
79%
Lone person
9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$638/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
99
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gemmells.
Local schools for Gemmells
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Government School Catchment
Macclesfield Primary School
Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School
Non-Government Schools
Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Gemmells.
- What is the Gemmells postcode?
- Gemmells is in the 5255 postcode, in SA, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- Where is Gemmells?
- Gemmells is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5255, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- What is the average rent in Gemmells?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $638.
- What schools are in Gemmells?
- There are 3 schools serving Gemmells on this page, including Macclesfield Primary School, Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn, Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School.
- How walkable is Gemmells?
- Gemmells has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gemmells?
- Gemmells is close to Highland Valley, Woodchester, Red Creek, Macclesfield, Wistow.
- What is the population of Gemmells?
- The population of Gemmells is approximately 99 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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