Gilbert Valley

The area has an ageing population, with people aged 65 and over making up 26.4% of residents—well above the national figure of 17.2%. Since 2011, the typical age has climbed by 6 years, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen.

Cultural diversity is low, with only 11.4% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has barely changed since 2011.

Very few people use a language other than English at home, at just 2.2%. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also much lower than most areas.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 44.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a significant shift, as the number of non-religious residents rose 19 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 15.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While Year 12 completion rose 7.7 points since 2011, it remains far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the usual weekly family income sitting at $1,576. Only 11.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more common here, as 34.4% of people have a long-term health condition—well above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.

This is a highly active community where 30.5% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. It also has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than most similar areas.

First Nations residents are generally older than in other areas, with a typical age of 28. While the unemployment rate for this group is remarkably low at 0.0%, very few people speak a First Nations language.

Homes are often occupied by couples, and 29.0% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. The typical home is smaller than average, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (95.7%) and high levels of stability, with 45.3% of homes owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%, and rental rates are much lower than most areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.4% of people using public transport to commute. Almost every home has a vehicle, and the typical drive time to the city is a lengthy 88 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 29.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than most areas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 22.1% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is much lower than both the state and national figures.

The area has an overall advantage score of 4, which is lower than about 60% of similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been very slow, at 1.7%, well below the state average.

The climate is cooler and wetter than the state average, with an average annual rainfall of 464mm. Both the maximum and minimum temperatures are well below the South Australian figures.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (14.2%) or health services (8.7%), both of which are far below state figures.