Kentish Council
Gawler
Gawler at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15.6k
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Gawler.
Gawler (7315) sits in the Kentish region of Tasmania.
Gawler has roughly 15,635 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Gawler scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gawler's population at 15,635, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
15,635
Median age
48
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$246/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$209/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
15,635
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Gawler.
Local schools for Gawler
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Government School Catchment
Sprent Primary School
Ulverstone Secondary College
Ulverstone Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Gawler.
- What is the Gawler postcode?
- Gawler is in the 7315 postcode, in TAS, in the Kentish Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gawler?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $246, for units it's $209.
- What schools are in Gawler?
- There are 8 schools serving Gawler on this page, including Sprent Primary School, Ulverstone Secondary College, Ulverstone Primary School.
- How walkable is Gawler?
- Gawler has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gawler?
- Gawler is close to Abbotsham, Spalford, North Motton, Sprent, Ulverstone.
- What is the population of Gawler?
- Gawler has approximately 15,635 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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