🔍

Gerard

SA 5343 • South Australia

50
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
19.87 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRiversideQuiet
Advertisement

About Gerard

Gerard is a small rural locality on the Murray River in South Australia, situated approximately 25 kilometres north of Renmark within the Berri Barmera Council area. Covering around 19.9 square kilometres, it is set on the banks of the Murray River in the Riverland region, with a 2021 Census population of approximately 50 residents. The locality is associated with the Gerard community and includes horticultural and Murray River frontage properties.

Renmark is the nearest service town, the gateway to the South Australian Riverland and a vibrant regional hub for wine, citrus, and stone fruit production, with supermarkets, schools, and healthcare available. The Riverland is celebrated for its Murray River houseboat tourism, diverse wildlife, and the productive horticultural industries that line the river's banks. Gerard provides a quiet riverside setting within the Riverland's distinctive red cliff and river gum landscape.

Gerard falls under postcode 5343 and lies within an unincorporated area with no local council. For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Barker, while state elections fall under the Chaffey electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5343
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Unincorporated
Federal Electorate
Barker
State Electorate
Chaffey
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.32°, 140.56°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
19.87 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

📣 Ad

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5343

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5343, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,138
Median 2023–24
$51,298
▲ 18.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,812

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5343; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited Riverland bus services — Renmark / Adelaide 3 hr to Adelaide

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
250 km
By Train
No rail service; Renmark to Adelaide coach (approx. 3 hr 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 45 min - 3 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min - 3 hr

🛣️ Sturt Highway provides the main route; Renmark is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Gerard has no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs, with Renmark providing the nearest shops and community facilities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
50
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

📣 Ad

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gerard known for? +

Gerard is a small riverside locality on the Murray River in SA's Riverland, known for its position on the scenic Murray River banks near Renmark's horticultural wine and citrus country.

How far is Gerard from Adelaide? +

Gerard is approximately 250 kilometres east of Adelaide, typically a 2 hour 30 minute to 3 hour 15 minute drive via the Sturt Highway through Berri and Renmark.

Does Gerard have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Gerard. Limited coach services connect Renmark to Adelaide; a private vehicle is the most practical option for travel.

What is the population of Gerard? +

According to the 2021 Census, Gerard has a population of approximately 50 residents in its 19.9 square kilometre area along the Murray River near Renmark.

Is Gerard a good place to live? +

Gerard suits those who appreciate a quiet riverside lifestyle in the Riverland, with Renmark's winery, citrus, and houseboat tourism scene accessible within a short drive along the Murray.

What is the postcode for Gerard? +

The postcode for Gerard, SA is 5343.