Valley View - Gilles Plains
Statistical Area - sa2

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 approximately 10,904 as of August 2025. This showed an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 10,504 people, a rise of 3.8% or 400 individuals. The growth was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 10,868 in June 2024 and the addition of 70 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density of 2,329 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Over the past decade, Valley View - Gilles Plains exhibited resilient growth patterns with an average annual increase of 1.2%, outperforming the state's growth rate. The primary driver for population growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 87.3% of overall gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as 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 used, 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 for the area. By 2041, Valley View - Gilles Plains is projected to grow by 1,372 persons, representing a total increase of approximately 12.2% over the seventeen-year period.

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. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY21 and FY25, around 346 homes were approved, with 12 approvals so far in FY26. On average, about 1.3 people move to the area per dwelling built over these years.

This indicates balanced supply and demand dynamics. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $337,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY26, commercial development approvals totaled $306,000, suggesting minimal commercial activity.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, Valley View - Gilles Plains records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks in the 81st percentile nationally. New building activity comprises predominantly detached houses (93.0%) with a smaller share of medium and high-density housing (7.0%). This preserves the area's suburban nature, attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 138 people per dwelling approval, Valley View - Gilles Plains is considered low density. Population forecasts project an increase of 1,327 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified four projects likely impacting the area. Key projects are Walkleys Road Corridor, Westfield Tea Tree Plaza Entertainment & Leisure Precinct, Valley View Secondary School upgrade, and Nelson Road Pedestrian Crossing. The following details those most relevant:.

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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 significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.0% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the past year.

There were 5,448 residents employed by June 2025, with the unemployment rate aligning with Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment industries included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area had a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 5.9% compared to the regional average of 7.3%. Employment opportunities locally might be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 1.3% while labour force grew by 1.3%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1%. State-level data from Sep-25 showed SA employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year, adding 9,370 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%, aligning with the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Valley View - Gilles Plains's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5%% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Valley View - Gilles Plains' median taxpayer income is $49,590, with an average of $54,920. This is below the national average. Greater Adelaide's median is $52,592 and average is $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $54,961 (median) and $60,868 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, Valley View - Gilles Plains' household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 26th and 34th percentiles. Distribution data shows 35.3% of locals (3,849 people) earn $1,500-$2,999, similar to regional levels at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.0% of income remaining, 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.1% houses and 11.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Adelaide metro's 74.6% houses and 25.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Valley View - Gilles Plains was at 30.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.9% and rented ones at 28.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,603. Median weekly rent in the area was $320, matching Adelaide metro's figure but significantly lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Valley View - Gilles Plains' median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517 is considerably below Australia's average of $1,863.

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 31.8% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 13.0% single parent families. 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 exceeds regional averages with 27.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to the SA4 region average of 19.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (22.9%).

Educational participation is high, at 28.8%, including 9.6% in primary education, 6.2% in secondary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education. The three schools in Valley View - Gilles Plains have a combined enrollment of 1,292 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 992) offering balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes one primary school and two 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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 19 different routes that together facilitate 1,992 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located just 172 meters from their nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 284 bus trips across all routes, translating to around 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 prevalent across all age groups but to a considerably higher degree among older cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~5,146 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 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. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.5%, with 1,903 people falling into this category compared to the 14.0% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present additional challenges requiring more attention than 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 significant cultural diversity, with 37.0% of its population born overseas and 35.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Valley View-Gilles Plains, comprising 39.8% of its population. Notably, the category 'Other' comprises 5.9%, slightly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 5.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.3%), Australian (20.0%), and Other (16.5%). Certain ethnic groups show notable differences: Indian at 6.2% compared to the regional average of 8.3%, German at 5.2% versus 4.0%, and Sri Lankan at 0.6% against the regional average 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, closely matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. In comparison with Greater Adelaide's average, the 35-44 age cohort is notably over-represented in Valley View - Gilles Plains at 16.6%, while the 55-64 age group is under-represented at 9.0%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of the population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 15.0% to 16.6%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 65 to 74 has decreased from 9.6% to 7.5%. By the year 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Valley View - Gilles Plains' age profile. The number of residents aged 85 and above is expected to surge by 331 people (137%), from 242 to 574. Conversely, the 75-84 age group is projected to decrease by 41 residents.