Gillentown at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

108

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Gillentown.

The postcode for Gillentown is 5453 (SA).

Gillentown (5453) sits in the Wakefield region of South Australia.

Gillentown has roughly 108 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Gillentown scores 2/100 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Gillentown's population at 108, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% 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, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

108

Median age

47

Family households

79%

Lone person

31%

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)

$250/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$201/wk

Owner occupied

79%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

108

Median age: 47

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

40

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Gillentown.

Local schools for Gillentown

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Government School Catchment

Clare Primary School

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Clare High School

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Watervale Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Gillentown.

What is the Gillentown postcode?
Gillentown is in the 5453 postcode, in SA, in the Wakefield region.
Where is Gillentown?
Gillentown is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5453, in the Wakefield region.
What is the average rent in Gillentown?
The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $201.
What schools are in Gillentown?
There are 4 schools serving Gillentown on this page, including Clare Primary School, St Joseph's School, Clare High School.
How walkable is Gillentown?
Gillentown has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
What suburbs are near Gillentown?
Gillentown is close to Sevenhill, Spring Gully, Spring Farm, Emu Flat, Clare.
What is the population of Gillentown?
The population of Gillentown is approximately 108 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.

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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