Gawler vs Hewett
Gawler scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hewett (999) sits above Gawler (986). Hewett skews owner-occupied (87%), Gawler runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Gawler and Hewett side by side
| Measure | Gawler | Hewett |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $715/wk |
| Unit rent | $490/wk | $340/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 999 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 668 | 2,961 |
| Median age | 57 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 446 mm | 446 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Hewett edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 986). Hewett also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 51%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gawler vs Hewett: common questions
Does Gawler or Hewett have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hewett scores 999 vs 986 in Gawler. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Gawler or Hewett?
Gawler scores 100/100 on walkability vs 12/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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