Gawler South vs Willaston.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $982,500 and $760,000. Willaston edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Willaston (median $760,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Gawler South ($982,500). Over the past year, Gawler South (+45.4%) ran 25.2 percentage points ahead of Willaston (+20.2%) on house-price growth.
Willaston scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Willaston (986) sits above Gawler South (983).
For buyers
Willaston is the lower entry point at $760,000 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Willaston delivers the better gross yield (4.11% vs 3.18%), but Gawler South has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Willaston edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 983).
Common questions
Is Gawler South or Willaston cheaper to buy in?
Willaston has the lower median house price at $760,000, roughly 29% below Gawler South ($982,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Gawler South or Willaston?
Over the past 12 months, Gawler South grew +45.4% vs +20.2% in Willaston, a gap of 25.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Gawler South or Willaston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Willaston scores 986 vs 983 in Gawler South. 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 South or Willaston?
Willaston scores 100/100 on walkability vs 44/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Gawler South or Willaston?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.11% in Willaston vs 3.18% in Gawler South. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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