10,504 —
Higher than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Valley View - Gilles Plains · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A steady population of 10,504 people defines Valley View - Gilles Plains, where the community has maintained a balanced age profile over time. The area is noticeably younger than the South Australian average, with the typical resident aged 38 years.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Valley View - Gilles Plains — higher than 55% of areas.
| Valley View - Gilles Plains | 10,504 |
|---|---|
| 5093, SA | 9,426 |
| South Australia | 1,781,516 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical resident is 38, which is noticeably younger than the South Australian figure of 41. This population of 10,504 is larger than about 55% of similar areas.
10,504 —
Higher than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
38 yrs —
Younger than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
The age structure is well spread, with young adults aged 25 to 44 making up the largest group at 30.1%. Children under 15 make up 18% of the area, which is about the same as the national figure.
18.3% —
Higher than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.0% —
Higher than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In Valley View - Gilles Plains, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
Nearly half the population are married, though those in de facto relationships are at 9.1%, which is much lower than most areas. Around 1.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
1.8% —
Lower than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
9.1% —
Lower than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Valley View - Gilles Plains, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (9%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Valley View - Gilles Plains [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/402031176/valley-view-gilles-plains/topic/demographics-identity