Gilberton at a glance
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
1,528
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Gilberton.
The postcode for Gilberton is 5081 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Gilberton (5081) sits in the Prospect region of South Australia.
Gilberton has roughly 1,528 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Gilberton scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gilberton's population at 1,528, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,528
Median age
43
Family households
57%
Lone person
38%
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)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$525/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
1,528
Median age: 43
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
72
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
46
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gilberton.
Local schools for Gilberton
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Government School Catchment
Walkerville Primary School
North Adelaide Primary School
East Adelaide School
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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 Gilberton.
- What is the Gilberton postcode?
- Gilberton is in the 5081 postcode, in SA, in the City of Prospect region.
- Where is Gilberton?
- Gilberton is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5081. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Prospect region.
- What is the average rent in Gilberton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $525.
- What schools are in Gilberton?
- There are 20 schools serving Gilberton on this page, including Wilderness School, Walkerville Primary School, St Andrew's School.
- How walkable is Gilberton?
- Gilberton has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Gilberton?
- Gilberton is close to Medindie, North Adelaide Melbourne St, St Peters, Medindie Gardens, Walkerville.
- What is the population of Gilberton?
- The population of Gilberton is approximately 1,528 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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