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SA · Light Council
Gawler Belt, 5118
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,071
Growth (1 yr)
+1.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.6%
Median age
44
Median income
$2,208/wk
Employment rate
67.2%
Languages at home
2%non-English
Most common: Italian, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Light Council, Gawler Belt is a settled smaller community where everyday shopping leans on neighbouring suburbs. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer schools and education compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Gawler Belt snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$590/wk
Population (ERP)
1,071
+1.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#139
among Metro Adelaide · Emerging
Safety
45th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
92nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
47th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 35.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4588th in Australia
- State rank
- 482nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #139 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #321 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $590
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
1,071(June 2025)
+1.9% annual · +8.6% over 5 years · 92th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.9%
- 5-year growth
- +8.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +20
- Change in 5 years
- +85
- Growth rank in SA
- 92th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,150), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,000
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,208
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 329
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,777
- Employment rate
- 67.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 318 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 32
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 29
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 29.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 333 residents
- State safety percentile
- 45.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 139
- Increase (daily rate)
- +14.6%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception4
- Other Property Damage And Environmental6
- Other Theft4
- Sct - Non Residence7
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,001
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 47th
School list
- Xavier CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 2,532 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Kentish Rd (Xavier College)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
20 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
7 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb
- Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 2/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 4
Community(1)
- Xavier CollegeSchool
1 Kentish Road
Sport & outdoors(12)
- Park (4)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (7)
Other(3)
- Parking (5)
- Public toilets
- Xavier College Pedal Prix TrackTrack
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Gawler Health Service (3.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 46
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 43.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 125 mm · ~16 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 58 proposals
July 2026
- Verandah connected to house 6x4.59 ATYEO RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Installation of fibreglass swimming pool and safety features5 DAY CT GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Installation of spa pool and associated safety features45 HOMESTEAD CR GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
June 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling (temporary display home and display home signage for a period of 5 years with associated carparking).18 HOMESTEAD CR GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of two outbuildings ancillary to the existing dwelling8 LANGE RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Boundary Re Alignment (superlot)LOT 1203 EDWARD RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118;LOT 1205 EDWARD RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah ancillary to existing dwelling4 LANGE RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Torrens Titled land division creating 95 allotments for residential purposes, 1 balance allotment, public roads and reserves to be undertaken over 2 stages (Stages 13 & 14)LOT 1203 EDWARD RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118;LOT 1205 EDWARD RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated combined fence and retaining wall4 MUMFORD CR GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of single storey detached dwelling with associated fence and retaining wall.31 IRVINE DR GAWLER BELT SA 5118Under Assessment
- Construction of single storey detached dwelling.11 DENSLEY AV GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with combined fence and retaining wall3 ARAVALLE WAY GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah ancillary to the existing dwelling227 NOTTLE RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling35 IRVINE DR GAWLER BELT SA 5118Under Assessment
May 2026
- Torrens titled land division creating an additional allotment ( 1 allotment into 2), construction of storm water basin and augmentation to existing storm water basinLOT 108 THIELE HWY GAWLER BELT SA 5118Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling214 PARKERS RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction on an outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling17 ATYEO RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling (temporary display home and display home signage for a period of 5 years with associated carparking).20 HOMESTEAD CR GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling33 ASHBOURNE DR GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated combined fence and retaining wall19 MUMFORD CR GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
April 2026
- Storage Shed11 PESCH PL GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the administration building within the existing educational facility1 KENTISH RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary and alterations to the existing dwelling for the construction of a garage to the side of the existing dwelling16 PARKERS RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a carport ancillary to the existing dwelling229 PARKERS RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
March 2026
- Swimming Pool and Safety Barrier2 PESCH PL GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Safety Barrier6 PESCH PL GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling16 ARAVALLE WAY GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling16 MUMFORD CR GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah ancillary to existing dwelling97 CLANCY RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of ancillary accommodation in association with an existing dwelling.41 BARKLEY DR GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Installation of a Swim Spa115 PARKERS RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Community title land division - 1 into 32LOT 109 BERNARD CT GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage) ancillary to existing dwelling9 LANGE RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling (temporary display home and display home signage for a period of 5 years with associated carparking)19 ASHBOURNE DR GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling (temporary display home and display home signage for a period of 5 years with associated carparking).15 ASHBOURNE DR GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Torrens titled land division creating an additional allotment (Superlot)LOT 1002 TWARTZ RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Under Assessment
February 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling17 IRVINE DR GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Swimming pool & safety fences8 WARD BELT RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling15 WINSLEY CR GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Conversion of outbuilding to a habitable building in the form of a studio. Additions and alterations to ablution building and construction of two (2) domestic outbuilding, and a shade structure In the form of a bird aviary.7 MENDRIN RD GAWLER BELT SA 5118Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Former Chaff Mill & DwellingEdwards Road Gawler Belt GAWLER BELTLocal heritage
- Former Chaff Mill & HouseEdward Road GAWLER BELTState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Spence
- Member of Parliament
- Matt BURNELL (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 138,898
- Turnout (2025)
- 87.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.7%Labor 65.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.6 km away).
Coalition 39.5%Labor 60.5%
4.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WillastonLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- HewettLabor 59.5% · Coalition 40.5% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Gawler WestLabor 59.4% · Coalition 40.6% TPP (2025)3.0 km away
- GawlerLabor 65.0% · Coalition 35.0% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
- Gawler SouthLabor 54.5% · Coalition 45.5% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Light Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.