SA · Walkerville Council
Gilberton, 5081
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Desirability score
- Premium
- Heritage
- Transport
- Green space
- Shops
Suburb profile
Gilberton is a well-connected smaller community in Walkerville with everyday amenities close at hand. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment and transport and access holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,528
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,789
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 110 of 814
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,260
- Employment rate
- 58.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 27 / 184 / 134
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $525
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 134
- Against the person
- 28
- Against property
- 106
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 87.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 55 residents
- State safety percentile
- 82.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 37
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -16%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault10
- Other Property Damage And Environmental30
- Other Theft31
- Sct - Residence13
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury10
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 6 Park Rd - North East side
- Stop 7 Northcote Tce - East side
- Stop 8 Northcote Tce - East side
- Stop 9 Northcote Tce - East side
- Stop 9 Walkerville Tce - South East side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionRobe Terrace, Northcote Tce01 Jul 2026 – 15 Jul 2026
- ConstructionPark Road, Walkerville Tce01 Jul 2026 – 15 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
137 planning-related records
2026· 16 proposals
June 2026
- 22A2755.PC000- Primary Community strata to create 2 lots from 11 for commercial and residential use1 WALKERVILLE TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
- 22A2755.SCRES- Secondary Community Strata to create 2 residential lots on lot 2 in Primary plan 260190671 WALKERVILLE TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
- 22A2755.SCRET- Secondary - Commercial Plan to create 5 lots on lot 1 in PlanSA application 260190671 WALKERVILLE TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
- 22A2755.TCAPT - Tertiary - Residential Tower- creating 172 allotments in lot 22 in the secondary plan 260190691 WALKERVILLE TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
- 22A2755.TCTWN- Tertiary Community Strata to create 13 lots (2 storey apartments) in lot 202 in secondary plan 260190691 WALKERVILLE TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 25029874 - Alterations to dwelling and garage4 STOUR ST GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
- Retaining and Fencing to Stephen Terrace36 EDWIN TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
May 2026
- Conservation works to Jervis Entrance Arch (Local Heritage Place)LOT 129 SEVERN ST GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
- Fire safety upgrade to 79 rooms - Ramsay Clinic Adelaide33 PARK TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
April 2026
- 24A2932 Land Division to swap council reserve land between the two councils concernedLOT 31 GOSS CT ST PETERS SA 5069;LOT 31 HARROW RD ST PETERS SA 5069;LOT 36 GILBERT ST GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
- Installation of swimming pool18 TYNE ST GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
- Variation to authorised development no. 24029287 for reconfiguration of residential apartments, removal of serviced apartments and associated internal changes to provide additional residential apartments, external changes to form and materials, addition of privacy screening details and removal of one terrace dwelling1 WALKERVILLE TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
- Removal of regulated tree (Casuarina Cunninghamiana)70 GILBERT ST GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
March 2026
- Variation to DA 25018292 - Increase extent of wall on boundary7 TORRENS ST GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
February 2026
- Partial demolition of existing building, building alterations, internal fit out and change of use to office/consulting rooms11 PARK TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
- Boundary realignment (3 into 2)20 EDWIN TCE GILBERTON SA 5081;22 EDWIN TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Variation to 24029287 - Revised (increased) apartment numbers, removal of serviced apartments associated internal changes, minor external changes and privacy screening details added1 WALKERVILLE TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
- Building alterations, dwelling addition and verandah1 THAMES ST GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
November 2025
- Variation to original DA 24029287 - Removal of one additional regulated tree (council street tree) and an amendment to Planning Consent Condition 41 WALKERVILLE TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
- Demolition of the rear portion of the dwelling and outbuildings. dwelling alterations/additions and tree damaging activity.52 GILBERT ST GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
October 2025
- Fencing with security screening suspended above the existing block wall along the south-eastern boundary and a portion of the north-western boundaryUNIT 1-32 61 WALKERVILLE TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
- Remove and stump Hymenosporum flavum (native frangipani) located against wall of laundry area in rear unit 52-57 . Tree is impacting pipes, near a wall and has poor structure. Remove and stump 1 x Liquidambar located front units 34-39, tree is heavily in decline over the past few years, dead crown and many laterals. Both trees will be replaced like for like in more suitable areas as part of a garden upgrade, planting many more trees around complex.UNIT 1-84 40 PARK TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
- Garage extension as workshop (outbuilding)3B PONDER AV GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
September 2025
- Dwelling alterations and additions, together with partial demolition of the existing dwelling, a carport, swimming pool, boundary fencing and an underground water tank.4 STOUR ST GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
- Variation to 25022345 - revised pool pump location66 GILBERT ST GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
- additions & alterations28 NORTHCOTE TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
- New Carport & Covered Pergolas + Minor Alterations to existing dwellingUNIT 2 64 GILBERT ST GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
August 2025
- Installation of fence along the southwest boundaryUNIT 1-32 61 WALKERVILLE TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier66 GILBERT ST GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
- change of Use from commercial to residential dwelling11 PARK TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
July 2025
- Partial demolition of rear of dwelling, dwelling additions and garage on boundary7 TORRENS ST GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
- front sliding Gate and Fence to existing residence.9 STOUR ST GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
- Remove and replace current roof and windows.11 TYNE ST GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
June 2025
- Carport, Verandah & Deck2A BUCKINGHAM ST GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
- Partial Demolition and dwelling additions with replacement garage.6 GILBERT ST GILBERTON SA 5081Under Assessment
- New external verandah to rear of dwelling, replacement of existing front verandah, new storage shed and internal fit-out.166 STEPHEN TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
April 2025
- Demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of a two storey detached dwelling with associated garage, ancillary dwelling, swimming pool , fencing, retaining walls and associated earthworks.36 EDWIN TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
March 2025
- The proposal is to amend a previously approved development by replacing the approved rear sunroom with a smaller open timber deck with a flat roof, providing access to the approved rear Laundry. Rather than reconstructing the front verandah the proposal is to conserve the existing, by replacing the verandah floor and re-sheeting the roof, with no change to the street appearance.12 -12A PARK TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
- Construction and installation of a new safety staircase and closing gates on the roof of the Town Hall.66 WALKERVILLE TCE GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
January 2025
- Variation application against 22014913 - three storey detached dwelling33 MERSEY ST GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
20 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking
- Bus stop
- Stop 4 Park Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 5 Park Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 6 Park Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 7 Northcote Terrace - East sideBus stop
- Stop 7 Walkerville Terrace - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 7 Walkerville Terrace - South sideBus stop
- Stop 8 Northcote Terrace - East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Ramsay Clinic Adelaide33 Park TerracePrivate Psychiatric Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
248 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 30.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5108th in Australia
- State rank
- 508th in SA
- Peer rank
- #76 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #316 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime10
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime30
- Other Theftcrime31
- Sct - Residencecrime13
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime10
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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