Gillman SA 5013
Gillman is a suburb in South Australia, 19 km from Adelaide CBD, around 26 minutes by car. Population is 76; the median age is 47 and the median household income is $46,800 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The suburb fell 14.6% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $278 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. Gillman is characterised by high crime risk and high flood risk. Walkability is low.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataGillman's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $1.06 million, roughly 54% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$1,060,500
28% above its 3 neighbours (median $830,500)
Based on 12 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 10 days — median across 4 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 4 bed 6 sales $1.06M
Land
$5,100,000
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025105 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 29% of its income on the median rent in postcode 5013.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Gillman safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Gillman sits in the high band, with 24 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 42% on the prior year.
24 offences
41.5% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20254 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
Universities nearby
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Gillman is very car-dependent on foot — at 11/100, nearly all errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Gillman.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 10.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 6.9 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 5.0 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 11.9 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Gillman.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 60%
- Premises covered
- 250
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Port Adelaide Enfield: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Gillman is home to 76 residents, with a median age of 47, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $47,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
76
Median Age
47
Median Household Income
$46,800/yr
Census Median Rent
$278/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$31,824/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
0.0%
Total Dwellings
38
Owner-Occupier Rate
90.6%
Houses
92.1%
Rental Stress
30.9%
Mortgage Stress
33.3%
Work From Home
0.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 72.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 78.9%
- Employment Rate
- 56.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 38.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,311 a year through Port Adelaide Enfield based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Industrial 98%
- Residential 2%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Port Adelaide Enfield
In the year to August 2026, 1,176 new dwellings were approved across Port Adelaide Enfield. That mix is 629 houses and 547 units. Approvals are up 22.9% on the same period a year earlier.
Air Quality
CLEANPM2.5 averaged 4.5 µg/m³ in 2025 — below the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 20.3 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 2.
From the Le Fevre 1 - Birkenhead monitoring station, 2.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Parafield Airport, 10.1 kmDry climate — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 9 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 2.5 km
- Annual rainfall
- 404 mm
- 73 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.4°C
- 29 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.5°C
- 2 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
31 facilities within 5 km- 1.1 kmGrain Mill Product ManufacturingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen
- 1.3 kmIndustrial and Agricultural Chemical Product WholesalingTop reported: Sulfuric acid
- 1.3 km
- 1.4 kmIndustrial and Agricultural Chemical Product WholesalingTop reported: Chlorine & compounds · Zinc and compounds · Mercury & compounds
- 1.4 kmOther Warehousing and Storage ServicesTop reported: Zinc and compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 5013, 43 of 11,169 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 3.3% (364 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5013, 2,675 rooftop-solar systems totalling 26.3 MW have been installed since 2001, against 4,402 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 153 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 5013.
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Mark Butler Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mark Butler | 66.3% | 33.6% | +7.4 |
| 2022 | Mark Butler | 59.0% | 41.0% | -2.4 |
| 2019 | Mark Butler | 56.5% | 43.5% | +1.9 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Cheyne Rich Australian Labor Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cheyne Rich ALP | 64.4% |
| 2022 | Susan Close ALP | 71.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Gillman?
Every figure above is a suburb average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 76 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Gillman
Is Gillman a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Gillman is high (97/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Gillman?
Gillman has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a high share of it (75/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Gillman?
Gillman, SA had a population of 76 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Gillman, SA?
The postcode for Gillman, SA is 5013.
How far is Gillman from Adelaide?
Gillman is 19 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 26 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Gillman?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Gillman was $46,800 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Gillman?
There are too few current rental listings in Gillman for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $278, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Gillman?
The median age of residents in Gillman was 47 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Gillman walkable?
Gillman scores 11/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Gillman?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Gillman (Le Fevre 1 - Birkenhead) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 4.5 µg/m³ and PM10 of 20.3 µg/m³. That puts Gillman below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Gillman?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Gillman, Parafield Airport (10.1 km away), summer days average 30.4°C, winter nights 6.5°C, 404 mm of rain a year over 73 rainy days, and 29 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Gillman?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Gillman belong to?
Gillman sits within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Gillman?
The average residential rates bill through Port Adelaide Enfield is $1,311 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Gillman?
Across Port Adelaide Enfield, 1,176 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 22.9% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Gillman in?
Gillman sits within the federal Division of Hindmarsh, currently held by Mark Butler (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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