City of Playford
Gawler South
Gawler South at a glance
Median house
$982,500
+45.4% year on year
Median unit
$229,680
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
2,618
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Gawler South.
Gawler South is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$982,500
+45.4% over the past year. Median unit price $229,680.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$982,500
+45.4% annual growth
$229,680
2,618
Median age: 46
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20263.18%
Based on $982,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20269.51%
Based on $229,680 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+45.4%
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 202668%
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 +45.4%/yr
2021
$151K
5-year change
+550%
2026
$983K
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
2,618
Median age
46
Family households
61%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
82
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.
44
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gawler South.
Local schools for Gawler South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gawler and District College B-12
Gawler East Primary School
Gawler 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 South.
- What is the median house price in Gawler South?
- The median house price in Gawler South, SA 5118 is $982,500. The median unit price is $229,680. Annual growth is +45.4%.
- What is the Gawler South postcode?
- Gawler South is in the 5118 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- What is the average rent in Gawler South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Gawler South?
- There are 20 schools serving Gawler South on this page, including Gawler and District College B-12, Immanuel Gawler, Gawler East Primary School.
- How walkable is Gawler South?
- Gawler South has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Gawler South?
- Gawler South is close to Gawler East, Gawler, Gawler West, Evanston, Evanston Park.
- What is the population of Gawler South?
- Gawler South has approximately 2,618 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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