Gilles Downs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
125
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Gilles Downs.
The postcode for Gilles Downs is 5611 (SA).
Gilles Downs (5611) sits in the Kimba region of South Australia.
Gilles Downs has roughly 125 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Gilles Downs 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gilles Downs's population at 125, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
125
Median age
54
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$130/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$111/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
125
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Education
Schools in Gilles Downs.
Frequently asked
About Gilles Downs.
- What is the Gilles Downs postcode?
- Gilles Downs is in the 5611 postcode, in SA, in the Kimba region.
- Where is Gilles Downs?
- Gilles Downs is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5611, in the Kimba region.
- What is the average rent in Gilles Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $130, for units it's $111.
- How walkable is Gilles Downs?
- Gilles Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gilles Downs?
- Gilles Downs is close to Cooyerdoo, Lake Gilles, Katunga Station, Iron Baron, Iron Baron.
- What is the population of Gilles Downs?
- The population of Gilles Downs is approximately 125 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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