Gawler East, SA 5118
City of PlayfordAll suburbs in postcode 5118
Updated
Median house price
$790,000
+5.3% over the past year.
Median of 39 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Gawler East at a glance
- Median unit
- $229,680
- Weekly rent
- $592
- Houses · units $495
- Population
- 5,689
- Median age 46
Prices: Median of 39 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Gawler East
Houses change hands at $790,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median (39 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $229,680, roughly 71% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+5.3%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +5.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $158,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Gawler East
Gawler East (5118) sits in the Playford region of South Australia. The median house here is $790,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +5.3% over the past year, in line with the South Australia average (5%).
Gawler East has roughly 5,689 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Gawler East scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 446 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Schools in Gawler East
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 6/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Gawler East's population at 5,689, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 74%
- Lone person
- 24%
- Owner occupied
- 77%
- Renter occupied
- 18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.90% (median rent $592/wk against a $790,000 price tag). Units yield 11.21% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +5.3% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 3.90%
- On the $790,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 11.21%
- On the $229,680 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- +5.3%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
169 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 446 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 31.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Gawler East
- What is the median house price in Gawler East?
- The median house price in Gawler East, SA 5118 is $790,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 39 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $229,680. Annual growth is +5.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Gawler East?
- A useful starting point is the Gawler East median house price of $790,000 (units $229,680). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Gawler East a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Gawler East is 3.9%: the median weekly house rent is $592 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $790,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 5.3% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Gawler East is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Gawler East postcode?
- Gawler East is in the 5118 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Gawler East?
- Gawler East is a suburb in the City of Playford area, SA 5118.
- What is the average rent in Gawler East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $592, for units it's $495.
- What schools are in Gawler East?
- There are 14 schools serving Gawler East on this page, including Gawler East Primary School, Immanuel Gawler, Gawler Primary School.
- How walkable is Gawler East?
- Gawler East has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Gawler East?
- Gawler East is close to Concordia, Gawler South, Gawler, Kalbeeba, Willaston.
- What is the population of Gawler East?
- The population of Gawler East is approximately 5,689 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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