State Electorate · Area profile
Gibson
15 km²
A significantly older population than the national average marks the character of Gibson, where nearly 25% of residents are aged 65 or over. This community has seen a recent transformation, with the population growing by 24% since 2011 alongside a sharp increase in overseas births and university qualifications. It is a highly accessible area where most people live within a short walk of shops, parks, and health services. The mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals creates a diverse, well-educated suburb in the Greater Adelaide region.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.7% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 17.2%.
Migration has increased significantly, with the proportion of people born overseas rising 17 points since 2011 to reach 26.4%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while India and China are the most frequent birthplaces outside Australia.
Since 2011, the use of languages other than English at home has risen 15 points to 17.0%. This is about the same as the South Australian figure, though it remains well below the national average.
A large number of residents report no religion, at 46.6%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This trend has grown by 20 points over the last decade.
The area is highly qualified, with 29.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion also rose 35 points since 2011 to reach 61.4%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,469, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, high earners have increased, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising 16 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.5% of residents. This is a little above the state average, and 7.7% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 17.2% of people volunteering. This is well above the national figure of 14.1%, though it has fallen since 2011.
Living arrangements are distinct, as 32.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical number of people per home is 2.3, much lower than most areas.
The housing mix has shifted, with detached houses falling 31 points since 2011 to 62.9%. Renting is more common than in 2011, and typical weekly rent is $350.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, and 9.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is supported by a very high number of public transport departures per 1,000 people.
The area is seeing significant movement, with 42.1% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also risen 12 points since 2011 to 17.1%.
The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 57.8%, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, the most common industry at 19.9%.
Gibson is a walker's paradise with a walkability score of 8.0. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 98.8% are within a short walk of groceries.