Port Gawler SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Port Gawler SA is 112 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Gawler is $872 per week ($45,344 per year). Median rent in Port Gawler is $235 per week ($1,018 per month). Port Gawler has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Port Gawler has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Port Gawler is Cambodia. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Gawler is $1,672.

There were 4 recorded offences in Port Gawler in 2025-26, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Port Gawler Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Port Gawler Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$872/wk
$45,344 per year
#2475 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$235/wk
$1,018 per month
#6749 of 14,663
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Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,672/mo
Avg household size: 3.4 · 1 per bedroom

Port Gawler Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (54) Female 50.5% (55)

Population Density

4.2
people per km²
112 people · 26.7 km²

Households

3.4
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,958
Family income/wk

Port 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
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Port Gawler Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
31.6% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
68.4% 13 dwellings

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

Port Gawler Country of Birth

Australia
91.3%
Cambodia
8.7%

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

Port Gawler Religion

No Religion
33.3%
Catholic
26.3%
Buddhism
16.7%
Christian (other)
8.8%
Anglican
7.0%
Not stated
5.3%
Pentecostal
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Port Gawler Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.1%

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

Port Gawler Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese
40.0%
Italian
30.0%
Khmer
30.0%

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

Port Gawler Employment

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Employed full-time
53.3% 40 people
Employed part-time
22.7% 17 people
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Not in labour force
24.0% 18 people

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

Port Gawler Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
87.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.0%

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

Port Gawler Occupation

Community & Personal Service
22.2%
Clerical & Administrative
22.2%
Labourers
22.2%
Managers
16.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%

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

Port Gawler Field of Study

Engineering
55.6%
Management & Commerce
44.4%

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

Port Gawler Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Port Gawler Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
22.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
19.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
11.1%
$4,000+/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Port Gawler Marital Status

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Married
50.6% 45
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Divorced
7.9% 7
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Widowed
3.4% 3
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Never married
38.2% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Port Gawler Ancestry

Australian
31.8%
English
23.0%
Other
13.5%
Italian
11.5%
Irish
6.1%
Chinese
5.4%
Vietnamese
4.7%
Scottish
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Port Gawler School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
78.6%
Vocational Education
21.4%

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

Port Gawler Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.8% 8
No need for assistance
96.2% 205

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

Port Gawler Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.4% 9
Not a volunteer
88.6% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Port Gawler Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
40.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Port Gawler How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.7%
Car (passenger)
8.2%
Truck
6.1%

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

Port Gawler Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.5%
2 vehicles
37.5%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Port Gawler Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.6%
3 bedrooms
59.1%
4 bedrooms
27.3%

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

Port Gawler Population Mobility

13.1%
moved in the last year
25.5%
moved in the last 5 years
70.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Port Gawler Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
211
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Port Gawler Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3
Mental health
3

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

Port Gawler Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$1-$149/wk
7.8%
$300-$399/wk
7.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Port Gawler Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.6%
Couple — no children
20.8%
Couple — no children under 15
20.8%
One parent — children under 15
10.9%
One parent — no children under 15
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Port Gawler Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.0% 18
Did not provide
78.0% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Port Gawler Children Ever Born

No children
47.1%
2 children
35.3%
3 children
17.6%

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

Port Gawler When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
7
1981–1990
4
1991–2000
4
2001–2010
4
2011–2015
4
2017
3

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

Port Gawler Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
32.1%
5–14 hours
19.8%
15–29 hours
12.3%
30+ hours
9.9%
Did not do domestic work
25.9%

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

Port Gawler Household Size

2 persons
31.0%
3 persons
10.3%
4 persons
31.0%
5 persons
17.2%
6+ persons
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Port Gawler Where Residents Moved From

Same address
93
Moved from SA
14

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

Port Gawler Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Port Gawler Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
4

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Port Gawler Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,100/wk
Median Rent $235/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Port Gawler

≈ $9,100/month
Median rent $235/wk
Left after rent $1,865/wk
Rent share 11.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Port Gawler vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Gawler

What is the population of Port Gawler SA?

The population of Port Gawler SA is 112 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².Port Gawler is ranked #8,623 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Port Gawler?

The median personal income in Port Gawler SA is $872 per week, or $45,344 per year.The median household income is $2,100 per week.Family income is $1,958 per week.Port Gawler is ranked #2,475 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Port Gawler?

Median rent in Port Gawler SA is $235 per week ($1,018 per month).Rent represents 11.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Port Gawler ranks #6,749 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Port Gawler?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Gawler SA is $1,672. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Port Gawler?

The median age in Port Gawler SA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Port Gawler a good suburb to live in?

Port Gawler is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 112.The median income is $872/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41195. All dollar figures in AUD.