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Gilles Plains

SA 5086 · Port Adelaide Enfield

4,101 (2021) → 4,240 est. (2025)

67
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,101
Population
$868K
Median house (2026)
37
Safety score
56
Transport score

Gilles Plains is a suburb in Port Adelaide Enfield, SA 5086, about 10km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $868K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 56/100, and is about 10km inland. Gilles Plains has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 37/100.

10.2 km
To Adelaide CBD
10.3 km
To coast
$650/wk
Median rent (house)
6.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,101
Population
36
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,446
vs NSW median-21.8%
Bachelor degree or higher45.6%
Born in Australia53.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,172 / 201 / 138

Top countries of birth: India (11.02%), China (3.07%), England (2.8%), Philippines (2.24%), Sri Lanka (2.02%)

Top languages: Punjabi (4.73%), Mandarin (3.19%), Gujarati (2.95%), Hindi (2.39%), Bengali (2.1%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$868K+16.0%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$650 / $390 wk
Rental yield (house)3.9%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

37
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

19
Break & enter dwelling463/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
13
Motor vehicle theft317/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
5
Robbery122/100k
79
Non-domestic assault1,926/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 402 (all categories, latest year)9,803 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

44

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

156
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1040 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Paul's CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1029
  • Wandana Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 885
  • Pinnacle College - Gilles Plains CampusCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Avenues CollegeCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 940
  • Kildare CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1044
  • Heritage CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1044
  • Dernancourt SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1051
  • Valley View Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 953
  • Prescott Primary School, NorthernPrimary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1078
  • Ingle Farm East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 977
  • Para Vista Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 948
  • Cedar CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1086
  • Sunrise Christian School ParadisePrimary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1089
  • St Pius X SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1099
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para VistaPrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1097

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

56
24Bus
CBD commute (est.)43 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMawson Lakes Railway (6.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
15.5°C
Winter max
550mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

185 in suburbSupermarkets
158 in suburbCafes/Rest.
377 in suburbParks
284 in suburbPlaygrounds
10Pools
101 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
91 in suburbGPs
40 in suburbPharmacies
40 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
1039 in suburbSports fields
3Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalWomens and Childrens Hospital (8.7 km)
Nearest vet2.4 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (15.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

75

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

10
Gyms
5
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
103
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

76

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

37
Parks
1
Nature reserves
28
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

40

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

72

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.22

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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Frequently asked questions about Gilles Plains

Is Gilles Plains safe?

Gilles Plains has a residential safety score of 37/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,803 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Gilles Plains?

In Gilles Plains, the median house price is $868K. Median weekly house rent is $650.

How far is Gilles Plains from Adelaide CBD?

Gilles Plains is about 10.2 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 43 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Gilles Plains?

Gilles Plains has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 957 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Gilles Plains?

Gilles Plains has a transport score of 56/100 and 24 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.