Port Gawler at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
112
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Port Gawler.
The postcode for Port Gawler is 5501 (SA).
Port Gawler (5501) sits in the Wakefield region of South Australia.
Port Gawler has roughly 112 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Port 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.
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 11 government primary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Gawler's population at 112, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
112
Median age
36
Family households
79%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$235/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
112
Median age: 36
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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
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Government School Catchment
Two Wells Primary School
Virginia Primary School
Burton 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 Port Gawler.
- What is the Port Gawler postcode?
- Port Gawler is in the 5501 postcode, in SA, in the Wakefield region.
- Where is Port Gawler?
- Port Gawler is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5501, 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 Buckland Park, Riverlea Park, Middle Beach, Two Wells, Virginia.
- What is the population of Port Gawler?
- The population of Port Gawler is approximately 112 (2021 Census). 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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