Valley View - Gilles Plains
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Population growth drivers in Valley View - Gilles Plains are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Valley View - Gilles Plains' population was 10,504 as of Nov 2021. By Nov 2025, it is around 10,909, an increase of 405 people (3.9%). This change is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 10,871 in June 2024 and 71 new addresses validated since the Census date. The population density as of Nov 2025 is 2,331 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Over the past decade, ending Nov 2025, Valley View - Gilles Plains has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outperforming the state average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered 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 from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the national median by 2041, with Valley View - Gilles Plains expected to grow by 1,372 persons over the next 17 years, reflecting a total increase of 12.1%.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Valley View - Gilles Plains among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Valley View - Gilles Plains has seen approximately 69 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 346 homes were approved, with an additional 27 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 1.3 new residents moved into each newly approved home per year during these five financial years.

This balance between supply and demand has maintained stable market conditions. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings is around $258,000. In the current financial year, $306,000 worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, Valley View - Gilles Plains has approximately 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks in the 81st percentile nationally among assessed areas. The new building activity is dominated by detached houses at around 93%, with medium and high-density housing comprising about 7%. This maintains the area's traditional suburban character, appealing to those seeking family homes with space. With approximately 138 people per approval, Valley View - Gilles Plains reflects a low-density area. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain around 1,322 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Valley View - Gilles Plains has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that may affect this region. Notable ones are Springbank Waters Residential Estate, Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals (including Valley View area works), Valley View Golf Course Residential Release (Stage 3 and Stage 4), and The Avenues at Valley View. The following list provides more details on these projects.

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Valley View - Gilles Plains has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Valley View - Gilles Plains has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3% in the past year (as of June 2025).

There are 5,448 residents employed, matching Greater Adelaide's unemployment rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services have limited presence at 5.9% compared to the regional average of 7.3%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data analysis. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 1.3%, while labour force and unemployment remained stable. In contrast, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1% with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Valley View - Gilles Plains' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Valley View - Gilles Plains's median income among taxpayers was $49,590 and average income stood at $54,920 in financial year 2022, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures compare to Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $55,952 (median) and $61,966 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank at the 26th percentile, family incomes at the 34th percentile, and personal incomes at the 28th percentile in Valley View - Gilles Plains. The earnings profile shows that 35.3% of locals (3,850 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. This is similar to the surrounding region where 31.8% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Valley View - Gilles Plains, with only 84.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 34th percentile.

Valley View - Gilles Plains is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Valley View - Gilles Plains dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 88.1% houses and 11.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Adelaide metro had 74.6% houses and 25.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Valley View - Gilles Plains was 30.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.9% and rented at 28.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,603. Median weekly rent was $320, matching Adelaide metro's figure. Nationally, Valley View - Gilles Plains had significantly lower mortgage repayments ($1,517 vs Australia's $1,863) and substantially lower rents ($320 vs national average of $375).

Valley View - Gilles Plains features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 72.4% of all households, including couples with children (31.8%), couples without children (25.8%), and single parent families (13.0%). Non-family households account for the remaining 27.6%, with lone person households at 23.5% and group households comprising 4.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Valley View - Gilles Plains shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 27.2% for residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA4 region average of 19.8%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 17.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 22.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.6% in primary, 6.2% in secondary, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education. Valley View - Gilles Plains has 3 schools with a combined enrollment of 1,292 students, demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 992) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 1 primary and 2 K-12 schools.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Valley View - Gilles Plains has 62 active public transport stops operating within it. These are all bus stops serviced by 19 different routes. Together, these routes provide a total of 1,992 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of public transport in the area is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 172 meters from their nearest stop. On average, there are 284 trips per day across all routes, which works out to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Valley View - Gilles Plains is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Valley View - Gilles Plains faces significant health challenges. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age groups but are notably higher among older cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~5,149 people), which is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.8 and 7.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 68.7% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.8% across Greater Adelaide. As of 14th June 2021, the area has 17.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,904 people), which is higher than the 14.0% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges that require more attention than those of the broader population.

Valley View - Gilles Plains is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Valley View - Gilles Plains has a high level of cultural diversity, with 37.0% of its population born overseas and 35.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Valley View - Gilles Plains, accounting for 39.8% of the population. There is an overrepresentation in the Other category, comprising 5.9% compared to 5.3% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.3%), Australian (20.0%), and Other (16.5%). Notably, Indian (6.2%) and German (5.2%) are overrepresented compared to regional figures of 8.3% and 4.0%, respectively. Sri Lankan representation is also higher at 0.6% compared to the regional figure of 0.4%.

Valley View - Gilles Plains's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age of Valley View - Gilles Plains is 38 years, closely matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 35-44 age cohort is notably over-represented in Valley View - Gilles Plains at 16.6%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average, while the 55-64 year-olds are under-represented at 9.0%. Between 2021 and the present day, the percentage of the population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 15.0% to 16.6%, while the proportion of those aged 65 to 74 has decreased from 9.6% to 7.5%. By the year 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Valley View - Gilles Plains' age profile. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to increase by 331 people, a rise of 137%, from 242 to 574. Conversely, the 75-84 age group is expected to decrease by 41 residents.