City of Playford
Gawler East
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
About
Welcome to Gawler East.
Gawler East is a suburb in Australia.
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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 May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/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 December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20263.51%
Based on $860,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 202610.87%
Based on $229,680 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+16.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 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 · May 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
5,689
Median age
46
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
84
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.
- What is the average rent in Gawler East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $480.
- 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?
- Gawler East has approximately 5,689 residents. The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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