Gawler West at a glance
Median house
$625,000
-1.3% year on year
Median unit
$229,680
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
975
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Gawler West.
The postcode for Gawler West is 5118 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Gawler West is $625,000.
Gawler West (5118) sits in the Playford region of South Australia. The median house here is $625,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -1.3% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Gawler West has roughly 975 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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 West scores 18/100 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.
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, 1 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gawler West's population at 975, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
975
Median age
43
Family households
55%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $625,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $229,680, roughly 63% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-1.3%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $125,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -1.3%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$625,000
-1.3% over the past year. Median unit price $229,680.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$515/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
$625,000
-1.3% annual growth
$229,680
975
Median age: 43
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 4.28% (median rent $515/wk against a $625,000 price tag). Units yield 4.53% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 46% 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 20264.28%
Based on $625,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20264.53%
Based on $229,680 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026-1.3%
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 202651%
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.
5-year trajectory
at -1.3%/yr
2021
$667K
5-year change
-6%
2026
$625K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
50
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.
18
0
100
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 West.
Local schools for Gawler West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gawler Primary School
Gawler and District College B-12
Gawler East Primary School
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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 West.
- What is the median house price in Gawler West?
- The median house price in Gawler West, SA 5118 is $625,000. The median unit price is $229,680. Annual growth is -1.3%.
- What is the Gawler West postcode?
- Gawler West is in the 5118 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Gawler West?
- Gawler West 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 West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $515, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Gawler West?
- There are 20 schools serving Gawler West on this page, including Gawler Primary School, Gawler and District College B-12, Immanuel Gawler.
- How walkable is Gawler West?
- Gawler West has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Gawler West?
- Gawler West is close to Reid, Gawler, Evanston, Willaston, Gawler South.
- What is the population of Gawler West?
- The population of Gawler West is approximately 975 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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