South Australia · Suburb Profile
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
Port Gawler Median Income & Rent
Port Gawler Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Port Gawler Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Gawler Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Gawler Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Port Gawler Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Port Gawler Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Port Gawler Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Port Gawler Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Port Gawler Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Port Gawler Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Port Gawler Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Port Gawler Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Port Gawler Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Port Gawler Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Port Gawler Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Port Gawler School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Port Gawler Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Port Gawler Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Port Gawler Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Port Gawler How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Port Gawler Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Port Gawler Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Port Gawler Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Port Gawler Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Port Gawler Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Port Gawler Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Port Gawler Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Port Gawler Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Port Gawler Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Port Gawler When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Port Gawler Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Port Gawler Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Port Gawler Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Port Gawler Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Port Gawler Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Port Gawler Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.