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Gilles Plains vs Oakden

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Gilles PlainsOakden
Active5456
Safety649
Wealth3233
Value5065
Parks8078
Cafés8268
Transit6339
Green space7171
Active & healthy5652
Schools nearby (OSM)7469
Median rent$295/wk $283/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$902,500$924,000
House sales this quarter1414
Population4,1013,583
Full profile Gilles Plains in full Oakden in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Gilles Plains safer than Oakden?

Oakden scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Gilles Plains or Oakden?

Gilles Plains has the lower median house price of the two ($902,500 vs $924,000).

Should I live in Gilles Plains or Oakden?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Gilles Plains or Oakden.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →