Wakefield
Port Gawler
Port Gawler at a glance
Median house
$350,000
Median unit
$252,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
112
Median age 36
About
Welcome to Port Gawler.
Port Gawler is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$350,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $252,000.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$235/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$350,000
$252,000
112
Median age: 36
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.31%
Based on $350,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.85%
Based on $252,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202658%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
112
Median age
36
Family households
79%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Gawler.
Local schools for Port Gawler
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Two Wells Primary School
Virginia Primary School
Burton 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 Port Gawler.
- What is the median house price in Port Gawler?
- The median house price in Port Gawler, SA 5501 is $350,000. The median unit price is $252,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Port Gawler postcode?
- Port Gawler is in the 5501 postcode, in SA, in the Wakefield region.
- What is the average rent in Port Gawler?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $235.
- What schools are in Port Gawler?
- There are 20 schools serving Port Gawler on this page, including Two Wells Primary School, Virginia Primary School, Burton Primary School.
- How walkable is Port Gawler?
- Port Gawler has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Port Gawler?
- Port Gawler is close to Riverlea Park, Buckland Park, Middle Beach, Two Wells, Virginia.
- What is the population of Port Gawler?
- Port Gawler has approximately 112 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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