Quorn - Lake Gilles

Quorn - Lake Gilles has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Quorn - Lake Gilles' population, according to AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 2,248 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 106 people, marking a 4.9% rise since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,142. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,190 in June 2024 and an additional 35 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.10 persons per square kilometer. Quorn - Lake Gilles' growth rate of 4.9% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA3 area (4.7%), indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 65.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving this growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Population projections indicate a decline in overall population over this period, with the area's population expected to decrease by 41 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are projected to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group which is anticipated to increase by 118 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Quorn - Lake Gilles, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Quorn - Lake Gilles has recorded approximately eight residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling forty homes. As of FY26, zero approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents arriving per new home has been around 0.1 per year between FY21 and FY25. This pace matches or exceeds demand, offering buyers more options while enabling population growth that may surpass current expectations.

New homes are being constructed at an average value of $221,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY26, $1.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Rest of SA, Quorn - Lake Gilles has recorded 166.0% more construction activity per person. This should provide buyers with ample choice, although development activity has slowed in recent periods. New building activity consists of 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant shift from the current 94.0% houses. This change suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 402 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Quorn - Lake Gilles should experience reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Quorn - Lake Gilles has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 5thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 54 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Eucalypt Village - Stirling North Accommodation Development, Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication, Port Augusta Technical College, and St Eyre Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Quorn - Lake Gilles has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Quorn-Lake Gilles has a balanced workforce comprising both white and blue-collar jobs, with diverse industry representation. The unemployment rate was 4.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1%. As of September 2025, 1,060 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% lower than Rest of SA's rate of 5.3%.

Workforce participation was on par with Rest of SA's 58.5%. Only 12.1% of residents worked from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries for employment were agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food. The area had a particular specialization in mining, with an employment share 2.6 times the regional level, but manufacturing showed lower representation at 1.8% compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

Many residents appeared to commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12-month period ending May-25, employment increased by 2.1%, while the labour force grew by 4.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 2.0 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 12.0% over ten years for Quorn-Lake Gilles, with variations across industry sectors.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released in financial year 2023, Quorn - Lake Gilles SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $47,603. The average income stood at $59,704. This was lower than the national average and compared to levels of $48,920 and $58,933 across Rest of SA respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Quorn - Lake Gilles would be approximately $51,792 (median) and $64,958 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Quorn - Lake Gilles all fall between the 5th and 18th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that the predominant cohort spans 29.4% of locals (660 people) in the $400 - $799 income category, contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 27.5%. While housing costs are modest with 90.4% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 10th percentile nationally.

Quorn - Lake Gilles is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, as per the latest Census, 94.1% of dwellings were houses while 5.9% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro SA's figures of 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Quorn - Lake Gilles was 50.4%, with mortgaged properties at 29.0% and rented ones at 20.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $964, lower than Non-Metro SA's average of $1,153. The median weekly rent figure stood at $175, compared to Non-Metro SA's $220. Nationally, Quorn - Lake Gilles's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Quorn - Lake Gilles features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 60.8% of all households, including 16.7% couples with children, 34.4% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 39.2%, with lone person households at 37.9% and group households making up 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Rest of SA average of 2.3.

Quorn - Lake Gilles faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.3%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 10.7% and certificates for 31.0%.

A substantial 23.5% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 10.2% in primary education, 5.7% in secondary education, and 2.4% in tertiary education.

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Health performance in Quorn - Lake Gilles is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Quorn-Lake Gilles faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were notably high across both younger and older age groups.

Only approximately 49% (~1,099 people) of the total population had private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions were arthritis (11.8%) and asthma (7.5%). Notably, 61.6% of residents reported having no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of SA's 62.5%. The working-age population had elevated chronic condition rates. Quorn-Lake Gilles had a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 34.2% (769 people), compared to Rest of SA's 27.1%. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Quorn - Lake Gilles is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Quorn-Lake Gilles, in a cultural diversity assessment, had 88.6% of its population as citizens, with 91.7% born in Australia and 95.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 47.8%. This figure is slightly higher than the 45.2% average across Rest of SA.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.2%), English (31.6%), and Australian Aboriginal (8.1%). Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 5.7%, compared to 8.2% regionally; Scottish ancestry also had a higher representation at 7.9%, versus 7.1%; South African ancestry showed a slight increase from 0.2% to 0.3%.

Quorn - Lake Gilles ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Quorn - Lake Gilles has a median age of 54, which is significantly higher than the Rest of SA figure of 47 and also substantially exceeds Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group shows strong representation at 19.4%, compared to Rest of SA's figure, whereas the 35-44 cohort is less prevalent at 8.5%. This concentration in the 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.5%. Between 2021 and now, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 9.0% to 12.2% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 7.0% to 9.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.3% to 9.2%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 5.5% to 3.7%. Demographic modeling suggests that Quorn - Lake Gilles' age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. Leading this demographic shift, the 85+ group is projected to grow by 156%, reaching 155 people from its current figure of 60. This growth will continue as residents aged 65 and older represent 100% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, both the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers by 2041.