Gawler South at a glance
Median house
$982,500
Median unit
$229,680
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
2,618
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Gawler South.
The postcode for Gawler South is 5118 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Gawler South is $982,500.
Gawler South (5118) sits in the Playford region of South Australia. The median house here is $982,500, above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Gawler South has roughly 2,618 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Gawler South scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 8 government primary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gawler South's population at 2,618, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,618
Median age
46
Family households
61%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $982,500 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $229,680, roughly 77% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $197,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$982,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $229,680.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$535/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$982,500
$229,680
2,618
Median age: 46
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.83% (median rent $535/wk against a $982,500 price tag). Units yield 7.13% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20262.83%
Based on $982,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20267.13%
Based on $229,680 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 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 · July 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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
117
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.
- What is the Gawler South postcode?
- Gawler South is in the 5118 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Gawler South?
- Gawler South 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 South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $535, for units it's $315.
- 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?
- The population of Gawler South is approximately 2,618 (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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