Gawler River at a glance
Population
104
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Gawler River.
The postcode for Gawler River is 5118 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Gawler River (5118) sits in the Playford region of South Australia.
Gawler River has roughly 104 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gawler River's population at 104, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (91% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
104
Median age
46
Family households
91%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
104
Median age: 46
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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
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Government School Catchment
Riverbanks College B-12
Angle Vale Primary School
Evanston Gardens Primary School
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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 Gawler River postcode?
- Gawler River is in the 5118 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Gawler River?
- Gawler River 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 River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, 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?
- The population of Gawler River is approximately 104 (2021 Census). 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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