Gidgealpa, SA 5731 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Gidgealpa is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5731, home to 100 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Unincorporated SA local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 783 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$100 /wk
Population100
Median age37
Area33132.4 km²
To CBD783 km
LGAUnincorporated SA

Demographics

Population
100
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$1,937 /week
Median personal income
$1,512 /week
Median family income
$1,937 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Unincorporated SA
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Grey
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$100 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,600
Rent share of household income
5%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 60 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

NBN address-check returns no resolvable premises for Gidgealpa — typical for non-residential pockets like ports, freight yards, or campuses. Check a specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 15 across postcode 5731 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 67% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 9 violent offences, 3 property damage, 2 break-ins.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Gidgealpa?

Gidgealpa (SA 5731) had 100 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Unincorporated SA local government area.

What is the median rent in Gidgealpa?

The median advertised rent in Gidgealpa is $100/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

How safe is Gidgealpa?

Across postcode 5731, 15 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (9), property damage (3), break-ins (2). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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