Wakefield
Gillentown
Gillentown at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
108
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Gillentown.
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
Verified median pending
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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
108
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gillentown.
Local schools for Gillentown
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Government School Catchment
Clare Primary School
Clare High School
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.
- 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?
- Gillentown has approximately 108 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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