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Gawler SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Gawler, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Gawler SA is 668 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gawler is $597 per week ($31,044 per year). Median rent in Gawler is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Gawler has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Gawler has a population density of 628.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gawler is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gawler is $1,200.

There were 170 recorded offences in Gawler in 2025-26, a rate of 254 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (79 offences).

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Gawler Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gawler Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$597/wk

$31,044 per year

#7134 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Gawler Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.6% (305) Female 54.4% (364)

Population Density

628.6

people per km²

668 people · 1.1 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,552

Family income/wk

Gawler Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Gawler Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.1% 106 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.9% 83 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Gawler Country of Birth

Australia

84.1%

England

14.8%

Germany

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Gawler Religion

No Religion

52.4%

Catholic

12.5%

Anglican

12.4%

Not stated

7.9%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Lutheran

4.3%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Pentecostal

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gawler Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Gawler Languages Spoken at Home

Other

73.3%

Italian

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Gawler Employment

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Employed full-time

26.6% 151 people

⏰

Employed part-time

17.4% 99 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 19 people

🏠

Not in labour force

52.6% 299 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Gawler Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.9%

Bachelor Degree

28.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.9%

Postgraduate Degree

9.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Certificate I/II

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Gawler Occupation

Professionals

32.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.0%

Clerical & Administrative

14.2%

Managers

13.0%

Community & Personal Service

11.2%

Labourers

6.5%

Sales Workers

4.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Gawler Field of Study

Society & Culture

22.3%

Management & Commerce

20.5%

Engineering

17.5%

Health

14.5%

Education

6.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.8%

Information Technology

4.8%

Architecture & Building

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Creative Arts

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Gawler Dwelling Types

Separate house

60.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

39.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gawler Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.5%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

16.3%

$500-$649/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.2%

$4,000+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gawler Marital Status

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Married

38.7% 235

↔️

Separated

4.0% 24

📋

Divorced

16.5% 100

🕊️

Widowed

10.5% 64

👤

Never married

30.3% 184

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gawler Ancestry

English

39.8%

Australian

25.8%

Irish

10.1%

Scottish

7.1%

German

5.8%

Other

3.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.3%

Italian

2.0%

Welsh

1.3%

Dutch

0.9%

Greek

0.7%

New Zealander

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gawler School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

19.4%

Vocational Education

13.9%

Secondary — Government

12.5%

Secondary — Catholic

9.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.3%

Pre-school

4.2%

Primary — Catholic

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Gawler Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.7% 123

✅

No need for assistance

90.3% 1,142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Gawler Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.9% 92

—

Not a volunteer

84.1% 487

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gawler Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.0%

$300-$449/mo

7.7%

$450-$599/mo

3.8%

$600-$799/mo

6.4%

$800-$999/mo

14.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

28.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gawler How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.9%

Did not go to work

11.4%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Bus

1.8%

Walked only

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Gawler Car Ownership

0 vehicles

16.7%

1 vehicle

44.8%

2 vehicles

25.5%

3 vehicles

7.6%

4+ vehicles

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Gawler Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

22.1%

2 bedrooms

33.1%

3 bedrooms

30.6%

4 bedrooms

11.4%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Gawler Population Mobility

17.9%

moved in the last year

40.5%

moved in the last 5 years

8.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

46.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gawler Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,257

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gawler Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

102

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Stroke

Cancer

Dementia

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Gawler Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.6%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

7.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gawler Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.5%

Couple — children under 15

23.0%

Couple — no children under 15

13.8%

One parent — no children under 15

13.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gawler Military Service

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Previously served

6.0% 35

👤

Never served

94.0% 546

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gawler Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 75

—

Did not provide

86.9% 499

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gawler Children Ever Born

No children

29.5%

1 child

10.7%

2 children

31.0%

3 children

19.2%

4 children

7.0%

5+ children

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Gawler When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Gawler Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.0%

5–14 hours

29.5%

15–29 hours

13.8%

30+ hours

8.9%

Did not do domestic work

26.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Gawler Household Size

1 person

45.5%

2 persons

35.1%

3 persons

9.9%

4 persons

6.1%

5 persons

1.2%

6+ persons

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gawler Where Residents Moved From

Same address

518

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Gawler Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.0%

Step family — no other children

7.5%

Blended family — no other children

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gawler Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 170 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Fraud

Break & Enter

Robbery

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Gawler Schools

schools nearby

government

980

avg ICSEA score

5,337

total students

Immanuel Gawler Independent

Primary · R-6 · 353 students

1038

ICSEA

Hewett Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 400 students

1006

ICSEA

Xavier College Catholic

Secondary · R-12 · 2,532 students

1001

ICSEA

Gawler East Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 374 students

987

ICSEA

Gawler Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 168 students

954

ICSEA

Evanston Gardens Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 263 students

943

ICSEA

Gawler and District College B-12 Government

Combined · U, R-12 · 1,247 students

932

ICSEA

Xavier College - Evanston Campus Catholic

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Gawler Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $936/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Gawler

Your weekly income

≈ $4,056/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $696/wk

Rent share 25.6%

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Gawler vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Winkie

Pop: 336 Income: $848/wk Rent: $200/wk

Iwantja

Pop: 338 Income: $266/wk Rent: $77/wk

North Shields

Pop: 338 Income: $742/wk Rent: $345/wk

Watervale

Pop: 338 Income: $778/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 342 Income: $743/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Pop: 342 Income: $662/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gawler

What is the population of Gawler SA?

The population of Gawler SA is 668 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 628.6 people per km².Gawler is ranked #4,578 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gawler?

The median personal income in Gawler SA is $597 per week, or $31,044 per year.The median household income is $936 per week.Family income is $1,552 per week.Gawler is ranked #7,134 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gawler?

Median rent in Gawler SA is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 25.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Gawler ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gawler?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gawler SA is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gawler?

The median age in Gawler SA is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gawler a good suburb to live in?

Gawler is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 668.The median income is $597/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.6% 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: 40474. All dollar figures in AUD.