Gawler East at a glance
Median house
$860,000
+16.2% year on year
Median unit
$229,680
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
5,689
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Gawler East.
The postcode for Gawler East is 5118 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Gawler East is $860,000.
Gawler East (5118) sits in the Playford region of South Australia. The median house here is $860,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +16.2% over the past year, well clear of 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.
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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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
5,689
Median age
46
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $860,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $229,680, roughly 73% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+16.2%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $172,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +16.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$860,000
+16.2% over the past year. Median unit price $229,680.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$575/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$485/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$860,000
+16.2% annual growth
$229,680
5,689
Median age: 46
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.48% (median rent $575/wk against a $860,000 price tag). Units yield 10.98% 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 +16.2% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.48%
Based on $860,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202610.98%
Based on $229,680 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+16.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +16.2%/yr
2021
$406K
5-year change
+112%
2026
$860K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
124
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Gawler East.
Local schools for Gawler East
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Government School Catchment
Gawler East Primary School
Gawler Primary School
Hewett Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Gawler East.
- What is the median house price in Gawler East?
- The median house price in Gawler East, SA 5118 is $860,000. The median unit price is $229,680. Annual growth is +16.2%.
- 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 of Adelaide, in SA 5118. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Playford region.
- What is the average rent in Gawler East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $575, for units it's $485.
- 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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