Gilberton SA

Postcode 5081 · Walkerville LGA

Gilberton is a small community in South Australia within the Walkerville local government area (postcode 5081). With a population of 1,528, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $93K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Gilberton is $4.0 million, having surged 125.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $808. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,260.

Public transport access includes 12 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital. The crime rate in the Walkerville LGA is higher than average at 8,770 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Gilberton offers a gross rental yield of 1.0%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($4.0M/$950K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 43.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +125.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.0% Low Yield
Price vs State$4.0M/$950K Above Median
Affordability43.4x Stretched
Price Momentum+125.6% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education10/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$4.0M
125.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$344
POPULATION
1,528
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age43
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$1,789
Personal Income /wk$1064
Mortgage /mth$2,260
CRIME (Walkerville LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,770
Total Incidents134
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops12
HOSPITALS (1)
Ramsay Clinic Adelaideprivate
Data: 2025-Q4