Hewett at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
2,961
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Hewett.
The postcode for Hewett is 5118 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Hewett (5118) sits in the Playford region of South Australia.
Hewett has roughly 2,961 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Hewett scores 12/100 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 6 government primary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hewett's population at 2,961, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 8% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,961
Median age
38
Family households
92%
Lone person
8%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$690/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
2,961
Median age: 38
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
34
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.
12
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 Hewett.
Local schools for Hewett
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Government School Catchment
Hewett Primary School
Gawler Primary School
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 Hewett.
- What is the Hewett postcode?
- Hewett is in the 5118 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Hewett?
- Hewett 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 Hewett?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $690, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Hewett?
- There are 13 schools serving Hewett on this page, including Hewett Primary School, Xavier College, Immanuel Gawler.
- How walkable is Hewett?
- Hewett has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hewett?
- Hewett is close to Willaston, Gawler, Gawler Belt, Reid, Gawler East.
- What is the population of Hewett?
- The population of Hewett is approximately 2,961 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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