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SA · Light Council
Gawler River, 5118
Est. population · Jun 2025
112
Growth (1 yr)
+1.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.8%
Median age
46
Median income
$1,624/wk
Employment rate
50.6%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- River access
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Gawler River is a residential smaller community in Light Council with a familiar suburban feel. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Shops and services are limited locally: a short trip to a nearby centre covers the fuller weekly shop.
Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
At a glance
Gawler River snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Population (ERP)
112
+1.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
91st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
91st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
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
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
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
112(June 2025)
+1.8% annual · +9.8% over 5 years · 91th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.8%
- 5-year growth
- +9.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +10
- Growth rank in SA
- 91th 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 (~100), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 104
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,624
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 5 of 43
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,127
- Employment rate
- 50.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 34 / 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)
- 16
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 15
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 142.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 104 residents
- State safety percentile
- 91.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 139
- Increase (daily rate)
- +100.5%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental5
- Other Theft5
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
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
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Other(1)
- Gawler River CFSFire station
108 Dawkins Road, Gawler River
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Gawler Health Service (10.0 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)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 44.6
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° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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· 4 proposals
April 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to the existing micro-brewery and associated earthworks and retaining wall1029 DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling956 DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Decision Made
February 2026
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling1029 DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Under Assessment
- Telecommunications facility comprising a monopole, antennas, equipment cabinet and fencing with a total height of 31.4 metres.966A DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
October 2025
- Variation to Development Application 22037009 – Construction of a Micro- Brewery with ancillary cellar door, horticultural crop comprising hops, function centre, signage, landscaping, stormwater basin and carparking. Variation comprising the relocation of a building, alterations and additions to the existing building and external changes to the location of the stormwater basin and deck. Construction of two (2) verandahs, a pergola and freestanding shelter. Additional land use of a restaurant and1029 DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Under Assessment
June 2025
- Construction on an agricultural building for implement storage in association with the existing farming land use1602 TWO WELLS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Decision Made
- Land use in the form of a store for the parking and storage of earthmoving vehicles and ancillary office in addition to the existing farming land useLOT 5 HEASLIP RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Under Assessment
2024· 1 proposal
May 2024
- Variation of Development Application 22037009 - Change in Condition 5 hours of operation1029 DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
January 2023
- Agricultural building for storage ancillary to the horticultural use of the land832 GAWLER RIVER RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
November 2022
- Construction of a Micro- Brewery with ancillary cellar door, horticultural crop comprising hops, function centre, signage, landscaping, stormwater basin and carparking1029 DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
October 2021
- Agricultural shed in association with farming land use1029 DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Decision Made
- Telecommunications facility comprising 40m high monopole, associated antennas, equipment shelter and fencing966A DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Under Assessment
September 2021
- Construction of two (2) greenhouses & 1 ML stormwater basin in association with the existing horticultural use of the land832 GAWLER RIVER RD GAWLER RIVER 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
9 heritage places
- Dwelling (Woods)Gawler River Road Gawler River GAWLER RIVERLocal heritage
- Former SchoolDawkins Road cnr Wilkinson Road, near Angle Vale GAWLER RIVERLocal heritage
- Gawler River Memorial HallGawler River Road Gawler River GAWLER RIVERLocal heritage
- Gawler River Uniting Church & CemeteryGawler River Road Gawler River GAWLER RIVERLocal heritage
- Newbold Homestead ComplexDawkins Road (frontage to Boundary and Gawler River Roads), near Angle Vale GAWLER RIVERLocal heritage
- Para Wirra Homestead ComplexDawkins Road near Angle Vale GAWLER RIVERLocal heritage
- ResidenceDawkins Road near Angle Vale GAWLER RIVERLocal heritage
- Tecoma CottageDawkins Road near Angle Vale GAWLER RIVERLocal heritage
- Angle Vale Bridge [Laminated Timber Arch]Heaslip Road ANGLE VALEState 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
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 32.9 km away).
Coalition 33.8%Labor 66.2%
20.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +11.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Angle Vale North (Grey)Labor 73.8% · Coalition 26.1% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- Angle Vale (Grey)Labor 58.7% · Coalition 41.3% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- RoseworthyLabor 46.3% · Coalition 53.7% TPP (2025)11.9 km away
- Two WellsLabor 52.1% · Coalition 47.9% TPP (2025)13.0 km away
- WasleysLabor 51.9% · Coalition 48.1% TPP (2025)15.7 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.