Quorn - Lake Gilles

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Quorn - Lake Gilles's population is around 2,248 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 106 people (4.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,142 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,190 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 35 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 0.10 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Quorn - Lake Gilles's 4.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (4.7%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 65.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking at population projections moving forward, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to decline by 41 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to grow by 118 people. See the age section for more details.

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 around 8 residential properties granted approval each year, totalling 40 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 0 approvals have been recorded. At an average of just 0.1 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations, while new homes are being built at an average value of $221,000, in line with regional trends. Additionally, $1.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature.

When measured against the Rest of SA, Quorn - Lake Gilles records 166.0% more construction activity (per person), which should provide buyers with ample choice, though development activity has moderated in recent periods. New building activity shows 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% medium and high-density housing. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 94.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The estimated count of 402 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

With the population expected to remain stable or decline, Quorn - Lake Gilles should see 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 54 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Eucalypt Village - Stirling North Accommodation Development, Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication, Port Augusta Technical College, and St Eyre Estate, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment drivers in Quorn - Lake Gilles are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Quorn - Lake Gilles possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. As of December 2025, 1,040 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 0.1% below Regional SA's rate of 5.7%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Regional SA's 58.8%. Based on Census responses, a low 12.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food. The area has a particular employment specialization in mining, with an employment share 2.6 times the regional level. Conversely, manufacturing shows lower representation at 1.8% versus the regional average of 9.3%. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of the Census working population relative to the local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw the labour force increase by 1.8% while employment declined by 1.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 3.0 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional SA, where employment rose by 0.7%, the labour force grew by 3.1%, and unemployment rose 2.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Quorn - Lake Gilles. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Quorn - Lake Gilles's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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 for FY-23, the Quorn - Lake Gilles SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $47,603 with the average level standing at $59,704. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $48,920 and $58,933 across Regional SA respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since FY-23, current estimates 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 the predominant cohort spans 29.4% of locals (660 people) in the $400 - 799 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

Dwelling structure within Quorn - Lake Gilles, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 94.1% houses and 5.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional SA's 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Quorn - Lake Gilles was well beyond that of Regional SA, at 50.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (29.0%) or rented (20.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional SA average at $964, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $175, compared to Regional SA's $1,153 and $220. Nationally, Quorn - Lake Gilles's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 60.8% of all households, comprising 16.7% couples with children, 34.4% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 39.2%, with lone person households at 37.9% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the Regional 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (13.9%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 11.3%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (31.0%).

A substantial 23.5% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 5.7% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing 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

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Quorn - Lake Gilles, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 49% of the total population (~1,099 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 11.8 and 7.5% of residents, respectively, while 61.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 34.2% of residents aged 65 and over (769 people), which is higher than the 27.1% in Regional SA. Health outcomes among seniors are 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 was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.6% of its population being citizens, 91.7% born in Australia, and 95.6% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Quorn - Lake Gilles is Christianity, which makes up 47.8% of people in Quorn - Lake Gilles, compared to 45.2% across Regional SA.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Quorn - Lake Gilles are Australian, comprising 32.2% of the population, English, comprising 31.6% of the population, and Australian Aboriginal, comprising 8.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: German is notably overrepresented at 5.7% of Quorn - Lake Gilles (vs 8.2% regionally), Scottish at 7.9% (vs 7.1%) and South Australian at 0.3% (vs 0.2%).

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

With a median age of 54, Quorn - Lake Gilles is significantly above the Regional SA figure of 47 and substantially exceeds Australia's 38 years. The 65 - 74 age group shows strong representation at 19.4% compared to Regional SA, whereas the 35 - 44 cohort is less prevalent at 8.5%. This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national 9.5%. In the period since 2021, 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 group dropped from 5.5% to 3.7%. Demographic modeling suggests Quorn - Lake Gilles's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 156% (94 people), reaching 155 from 60. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 100% of anticipated growth. Conversely, both 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups will see reduced numbers.