City of Playford
Gawler River
Gawler River at a glance
Median house
$319,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$229,680
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
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Population
104
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Gawler River.
Gawler River is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$319,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $229,680.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$319,000
Sales data pending
$229,680
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
104
Median age: 46
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.56%
Based on $319,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA7.24%
Based on $229,680 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202685%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
104
Median age
46
Family households
91%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Gawler River.
Local schools for Gawler River
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Riverbanks College B-12
Angle Vale Primary School
Evanston Gardens 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 River.
- What is the median house price in Gawler River?
- The median house price in Gawler River, SA 5118 is $319,000. The median unit price is $229,680. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Gawler River postcode?
- Gawler River is in the 5118 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- What is the average rent in Gawler River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Gawler River?
- There are 20 schools serving Gawler River on this page, including Riverbanks College B-12, Trinity College Gawler River, Angle Vale Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Gawler River?
- Gawler River is close to Hillier, Ward Belt, Buchfelde, Angle Vale, Munno Para Downs.
- What is the population of Gawler River?
- Gawler River has approximately 104 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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