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Gawler River SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Gawler River, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Gawler River SA is 104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gawler River is $582 per week ($30,264 per year). Median rent in Gawler River is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Gawler River has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Gawler River has a population density of 7.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Gawler River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gawler River is $1,127.
There were 7 recorded offences in Gawler River in 2025-26, a rate of 67 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).
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Gawler River Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Gawler River Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Gawler River Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Gawler River Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Gawler River Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Gawler River Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Gawler River Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Gawler River Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Gawler River Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Gawler River Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Gawler River Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Gawler River Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Gawler River Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Gawler River School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Gawler River Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Gawler River Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Gawler River Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Gawler River How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Gawler River Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Gawler River Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Gawler River Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Gawler River Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Gawler River Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Gawler River Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Gawler River Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Gawler River Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Gawler River Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Gawler River When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Gawler River Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Gawler River Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Gawler River Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Gawler River Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Gawler River Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Gawler River Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gawler River
What is the population of Gawler River SA?
The population of Gawler River SA is 104 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.8 people per km².Gawler River is ranked #8,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Gawler River?
The median personal income in Gawler River SA is $582 per week, or $30,264 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.Gawler River is ranked #7,345 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Gawler River?
Median rent in Gawler River SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gawler River ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Gawler River?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gawler River SA is $1,127. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Gawler River?
The median age in Gawler River SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Gawler River a good suburb to live in?
Gawler River is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 104.The median income is $582/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40478. All dollar figures in AUD.