Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Quorn - Lake Gilles

26,107 km²

Quorn - Lake Gilles has fewer residents than most areas and an ageing population.

Beyond that, it has low household incomes and a below-average share of degree-holders.

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📍 Quorn - Lake Gilles, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,142▼ -5.7%since 2011 Median age54 yrs▲ +12.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population11.0%People aged 65 and over30.8%Children under 1513.8%People in a de facto relationship13.2%▲ +18.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Seniors (65+) (31%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)31.0%

Seniors (65+)30.8%

Young adults (25–44)16.8%

Children (0–14)13.8%

Youth (15–24)7.0%

Marital status

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (13%).

Married45%
Never married30%
Divorced13%
Widowed8%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia82.3%

England2.8%

New Zealand0.5%

India0.3%

Nepal0.3%

South Africa0.2%

Philippines0.1%

Ancestry

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (36%) and Scottish (9%).

Australian40.1%

English39.4%

Scottish9.9%

Irish8.8%

German7.1%

Italian1.1%

Dutch1.1%

Indian0.3%

Greek0.2%

Chinese0.1%

Language

People using another language at home4.0%

Language used at home

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only85.9%

Mandarin0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion44.8%

Religious affiliation

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is No religion at 51%, followed by Christianity (48%) and Islam (1%).

No religion51%
Christianity48%
Islam1%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.5%

Highest year of school

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Year 12 at 38%, followed by Year 11 (26%) and Year 10 (21%).

Year 1233.3%

Year 1122.8%

Year 1018.8%

Year 9 or below13.6%

Highest qualification level

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 51%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV37.4%

Bachelor degree15.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.7%

Certificate I / II2.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.0%

Postgraduate degree1.6%

Field of qualification

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Engineering & related at 25%, followed by Health (16%) and Management & commerce (14%).

Engineering & related18.8%

Health12.1%

Management & commerce10.7%

Education8.8%

Society & culture7.3%

Agriculture & environment5.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.0%

Architecture & building4.3%

Natural & physical sciences1.5%

Creative arts1.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$643▲ +33.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,047▲ +19.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,478▲ +26.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.4%

Household income distribution

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by Under $650 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (26%).

$650–$1,49930.0%

Under $65025.4%

$1,500–$2,99922.5%

$3,000–$3,9993.9%

$4,000 or more3.6%

Personal income distribution

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65044.4%

$650–$1,49928.2%

$1,500–$2,99913.5%

$3,000 or more2.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.1%People with a mental health condition7.8%People needing help with daily activities7.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is None at 62%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (9%).

None54.9%

One condition20.5%

Two conditions8.1%

Three or more5.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Asthma (14%) and Diabetes (13%).

Arthritis13.5%

Asthma8.7%

Diabetes8.3%

Mental health7.8%

Other condition7.0%

Heart disease6.5%

Cancer4.1%

Lung condition2.9%

Stroke1.8%

Dementia1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.9%People providing unpaid care13.9%People caring for children unpaid19.4%People who served in the Defence Force4.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -9.1%since 2011 One-parent families14.4%People living alone37.7%▲ +21.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Couples without children at 44%, followed by Couples with children (40%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples without children44%
Couples with children40%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is 2 people at 40%, followed by 1 person (38%) and 3 people (9%).

2 people40.6%

1 person37.7%

3 people9.5%

4 people7.8%

5 people3.0%

6 or more1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$175▲ +45.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$964▼ -3.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting19.0%Homes owned outright46.9%Separate (detached) houses93.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms72.8%▲ +0.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (20%).

Owned outright48%
Owned with a mortgage28%
Rented20%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house94%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 2 bedrooms (20%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms50.2%

2 bedrooms20.0%

4 bedrooms18.2%

1 bedroom4.8%

5 or more4.4%

Studio / none0.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Under $200 at 55%, followed by $200–$349 (35%) and $350–$549 (10%).

Under $20053.2%

$200–$34933.3%

$350–$5499.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 51%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and $1,800–$2,999 (12%).

Under $1,00053.5%

$1,000–$1,79932.0%

$1,800–$2,99912.4%

$3,000 or more7.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.2%▼ -49.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 37%, followed by 1 vehicle (35%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles36.7%

1 vehicle34.5%

3 vehicles13.7%

4 or more11.0%

No vehicle3.2%

How people get to work

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Walked (10%).

Car (driver)57.1%

Worked at home10.3%

Walked7.7%

Car (passenger)4.1%

Bus1.1%

Bicycle0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years24.7%Recent arrivals from overseas3.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.2%Labour-force participation51.9%Employed full-time58.8%

Industries people work in

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 15%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Accommodation & food (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing14.2%

Health care & social assistance11.9%

Accommodation & food10.1%

Construction9.6%

Public administration & safety8.6%

Education & training8.2%

Mining7.2%

Retail trade6.8%

Transport & warehousing5.6%

Administrative & support3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Quorn - Lake Gilles, the largest group is Managers at 19%, followed by Community & personal service (15%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Managers18.5%

Community & personal service14.4%

Technicians & trades13.6%

Labourers13.4%

Professionals12.4%

Machinery operators & drivers10.5%

Clerical & administrative10.1%

Sales workers5.8%

Areas within Quorn - Lake Gilles

Quorn - Lake Gilles Block 1 Quorn - Lake Gilles Block 2 Quorn - Lake Gilles Block 3 Quorn - Lake Gilles Block 4 Quorn - Lake Gilles Block 5 Quorn - Lake Gilles Block 6 Quorn - Lake Gilles Block 7 Quorn - Lake Gilles Block 8 Quorn - Lake Gilles Block 9

Nearby areas

Port Augusta Whyalla - North Whyalla Port Pirie Port Pirie Surrounds Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour Peterborough - Mount Remarkable Wallaroo

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