Median house price
$791k
+7.7% change
SA · Gawler Council
Gawler, 5118
Est. population · Jun 2025
787
Growth (1 yr)
+1.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+12.6%
Median age
57
Median income
$936/wk
Employment rate
42.8%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$791,000
Languages at home
4.9%non-English
Most common: Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Café precinct
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Gawler is a practical smaller community in Gawler Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
For metro suburbs, the café and dining scene is notably rich, with locals returning to favourite spots. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
Desirability sits around average overall, with community and employment, plus safety the main drag compared with similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Gawler snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$520/wk
Population (ERP)
787
+1.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.9%
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
#15
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
97th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
86th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
41st
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
- 49.6/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 28% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2226th in Australia
- State rank
- 196th in SA
- Peer rank
- #15 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #147 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $520
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $791,000
- Median price change
- +7.7%
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; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
787(June 2025)
+1.6% annual · +12.6% over 5 years · 86th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.6%
- 5-year growth
- +12.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +12
- Change in 5 years
- +88
- Growth rank in SA
- 86th 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 (~850), extrapolated at +2.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 668
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $936
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 37 of 372
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,200
- Employment rate
- 42.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 179 / 116 / 29 (+ 15 other)
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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 331
- Against the person
- 58
- Against property
- 273
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 420.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 12 residents
- State safety percentile
- 97.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 139
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -10.8%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault25
- Other Property Damage And Environmental53
- Other Theft43
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury20
- Theft From Shop96
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
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 987
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 41th
School list
- Gawler Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 954 · 26th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 168 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Immanuel GawlerPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 353 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Gawler East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 987 · 41th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 374 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Gawler 1 Education Director OfficePhoenix Plaza Tenancy 4, 3-5 Calton RoadSupport Services
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Gawler Riverside Early Learning Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
17 public transport stops in this suburb
- Gawler Central Railway Station
- Gawler Oval Railway Station
- Stop 101 Cowan St - South side
- Stop 142 Murray St - East side
- Stop 143 Murray St - West side
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
293 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
5 restaurants · 9 cafes · 4 pubs · 1 bars · 3 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 2 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 25 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 17 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 6 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 14 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 96/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 13.47
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 37.43
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.99
Food & drink(25)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Gawler Hot Bread BakeryBakery
- Prince Albert HotelBar
- Boost JuiceCafe
- Cafe NovaCafe
- CiboCafe
- Coffee @ 126Cafe
- Coffee on JacobCafe
- Michel's PatisserieCafe
- Poetic Justice CafeCafe
- QTO CoffeeCafe
- The Java HutCafe
- Green Corner KitchenFast food
- Pizza WorksFast food
- SubwayFast food
- ZambreroFast food
95 Murray Street
- Gawler Arms HotelPub
- Golden Fleece HotelPub
77 Murray Street
- Kingsford HotelPub
- Southern HotelPub
- Asian CentralRestaurant
- Bamboo Hut BistroRestaurant
- Gawler Palace Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
- Harvest of IndiaRestaurant
- Roll UpRestaurant
Shopping(8)
- Goddard's Fine MeatsButcher
- BP ShopConvenience store
- She’s ApplesGreengrocer
- ColesSupermarket
1 Cowan Street
- DrakesSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(4)
- Gawler Community HouseCommunity centre
- Gawler Sport and Community CentreCommunity centre
- Gawler Riverside Early Learning CentreKindergarten
- Gawler Public LibraryLibrary
Health & services(11)
- Audika Hearing ClinicClinic
- Hyde and Partners Medical CentreClinic
1 Light Square
- Dr Tom Keane Dental SurgeryDentist
171 Murray Street
- Gawler Dental ClinicDentist
Murray Road
- Ronan's Dental LaboratoryDentist
- Gawler GP Access AfterhoursMedical clinic
- Gawler Medical ClinicMedical clinic
- Murray Street MedicalMedical clinic
- National PharmaciesPharmacy
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
94 Murray Street
- Greencross VetsVeterinary
170b Murray Street
Sport & outdoors(16)
- Anytime FitnessGym
Unit Level 1 1 Commercial Lane
- BFTGym
- F45 TrainingGym
- Gym
- Pole 4 FitnessGym
- Zap FitnessGym
- Gawler & District Tennis Association GroundsPark
- Park
- Gawler Aquatic CentreSports centre
- Gawler Bowling ClubSports centre
- Gawler Petanque ClubSports centre
- GDNA Netball CourtsSports centre
- Princes ParkSports field
- Sports field
- Poolside GawlerSwimming pool
4 Main North Road
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(2)
- Gawler CinemaCinema
11 Murray Street, Gawler
- Gawler Old Telegraph Museum-National TrustMuseum
59 Murray Street, Gawler
Transport(12)
10 bus stops · 2 train stations
Other(108)
- Gawler Stock FeedsAgrarian
12 Main North Road
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
- Thirsty CamelAlcohol
32 Murray Street
- Riverview ChiropracticAlternative
179 Murray Street
- ANZATM
93 Murray Street, Gawler
- Bendigo BankBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
133 Murray Street
- NABBank
- People's Choice Credit UnionBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq
- The Eyebrow StudioBeauty salon
- Bench (8)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- TABBookmaker
- Steinborner Certified CarsCar
- RepcoCar Parts
7 Julian Terrace
- Auto MastersCar repair
- Ultra TuneCar repair
11 Julian Terrace
- Gawler Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Animal Welfare LeagueCharity
- The Salvation ArmyCharity
1C Julian Terrace
- VinniesCharity
48 Murray Street
- Aesthetic BlissClothes
- Black PepperClothes
- Curtain Up DancewearClothes
- Forever LeeClothes
- Gawler MenslandClothes
- Hoopla Vintage BoutiqueClothes
- Lesley's of GawlerClothes
- Peter ShearerClothes
- Blue Mouse ComputersComputer
- TechmeComputer
- KornacraftCraft
- Big WDepartment Store
2 Commercial Lane
- P&R Electrical WholesalersElectrical
- Nixons Function CentreEvents Venue
- Gawler Metropolitan Fire ServiceFire station
- Gawler Flower GalleryFlorist
- Imprint FlowersFlorist
- Taylor & ForgieFuneral Directors
- Table Top WarfareGames
- Spellbound Magical GiftsGift
- Church Hill MewsGuest House
- Eagle Foundry Bed and BreakfastGuest House
23-25 King Street
- Beast & Beauty CoHairdresser
- Brendan’s Barber ShopHairdresser
- Dave The BarberHairdresser
- Dimentico Barber LoungeHairdresser
- Fatboy TrimsHairdresser
- Hair BellaHairdresser
- Heart ‘n’ Soul Hair & BeautyHairdresser
- Ministry of HairHairdresser
- Petite Pear SalonHairdresser
- SupercutsHairdresser
- MegaHealthHealth Food
- Wendy's Milk BarIce Cream
- Gawler Visitor Information CentreInformation
- K. Brereton JewellersJewelry
74 Murray Street
- Gawler Lock & KeyLocksmith
170a Murray Street
- Gawler CentralMall
- Massage
- Leading Edge TelecomsMobile Phone
- OptusMobile Phone
- TelstraMobile Phone
- bmusicMusical Instrument
106 Murray Street
- Gawler NewsagencyNewsagent
- Natalie Hooper Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapist
169 Murray Street
- OPSMOptician
- SpecsaversOptician
114 Murray Street
- Ashley & Ruth GraceOptometrist
128 Murray Street
- Gawler Central Park 'n' RideParking
- Parking (88)
- Parking Space (11)
- Cash ConvertersPawnbroker
- Gawler Pet SalonPet
- BPPetrol station
22 Murray Street, Gawler
- CaltexPetrol station
12 Murray Street
- PhysiowisePhysiotherapist
3 Murray Street
- Picnic Table (2)
- Church Of Christ GawlerPlace of worship
132 Murray Street
- Gawler Police StationPolice
- Gawler Post OfficePost office
- Cartridge UniversePrinter Ink
- Action Psychology SAPsychotherapist
- Play Therapy SA - GawlerPsychotherapist
2 Main North Road
- Gawler Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
- Public Building
- Martins Place Public ToiletsPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- ClinpathSample Collection
- Shelter (4)
- Spendless ShoesShoes
Unit Shop 2 104 Murray Street
- Hayes Speech PathologySpeech Therapist
167 Murray Street
- SportsPowerSports
- Gawler Self StorageStorage Rental
14 Main North Road
- Ink SupremacyTattoo
- TelstraTelephone
- Greyhound TrackTrack
- Phil Hoffmann TravelTravel Agency
- Bob Jane T-MartsTyres
24 Murray Street
- TyrepowerTyres
13 Julian Terrace
- Ned'sVariety Store
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
- EB GamesVideo Games
142 Murray Street
- Waste Basket
- Animal Welfare LeagueYes
137 Murray Street
- JT HeatingYes
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)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Church Of Christ Gawler
132 Murray Street
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Gawler Health Service (1.0 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)
- 39
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 49.6
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° / 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· 25 proposals
August 2026
- Internal Tenancy Fitout - Shop 1 (Flight Centre) - Internal Works Only - Separate application lodged for external works124 -130 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
July 2026
- Construction of Verandah attached to State Heritage Place (together with associated building work and repairs)146 -150 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Under Assessment
- Advertisement displays, building alterations, repairs to existing balcony/verandah and painting of a Local Heritage PlaceLOT 522 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Under Assessment
- Building Alterations - Refurbishment of commercial kitchen & sanitary facilities30 -32 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118;34 -36 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Under Assessment
- Building Alterations - Refurbishment of existing Beer Garden30 -32 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118;34 -36 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Under Assessment
- Business identification signage (please note internal fit-out to be completed under separate application)124 -130 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Under Assessment
- Change of Use from Shop to Office; Installation of Advertising Signage (including illuminated above verandah signage)78 -90 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118;92 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Under Assessment
- Building alterations and verandah18 -20 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Under Assessment
- Temporary Advertisement (Fence Wrap)14 NIXON TCE GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Educational facility22 NIXON TCE GAWLER SA 5118Under Assessment
June 2026
- Solar photovoltaic panels (roof mounted) - 10.45kW Battery - 18.4kWh1 CAMERON ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
May 2026
- Change of Use from Kindergarten to Community Facility, including internal building work and external advertising signs.22B COWAN ST GAWLER SA 5118;23 FINNISS ST GAWLER SA 5118;24 COWAN ST GAWLER SA 5118;25 FINNISS ST GAWLER SA 5118;LOT 99 COWAN ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- boundary realignment15 FINNISS ST GAWLER SA 5118;4 MOORE ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Repair cracks and Repoint Church façade facing Light Square. Repair cracks to Tracery window and replace glass to missing panels, approx. 6 panels.1A MOORE ST GAWLER SA 5118Under Assessment
- Advertisements/Signage151 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Under Assessment
April 2026
- Minor internal modifications to the State Heritage Place, Gawler Town Hall (involving installation of fixings for removable acrylic panels in front of existing windows within the Heritage Gallery)89 -91 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Verandah3 DUNDAS ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
March 2026
- Heritage re roofing and guttering to main residence including curved attached verandah.3 DUNDAS ST GAWLER SA 5118Under Assessment
- Installation of three Advertising Signs on a Local Heritage Place (attached to upper level balcony balustrade)21 -23 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Building Alterations (Garage conversion to bedroom/ensuite)19 KING ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
February 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)17 NIXON TCE GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a new verandah and carport, and removal of existing verandah, carport and regulated tree (Eucalyptus Platypus – 1.3m circumference)21 COWAN ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Amenities upgrades and alterations22 NIXON TCE GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and verandah, with boundary fence and photovoltaic solar panels8 ORLEANA SQ GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
January 2026
- Internal and external building alterations including internal fit-out, temporary fenestrations and replacement fensetrations, and advertisement to Local Heritage Place (formerly the Bunyip)LOT 522 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Repainting of building facade. Change colour from Vivid White to Antique White.89 -91 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Dwelling located above a non-residential use (Local Heritage Place) and carport to rear of existing Local Heritage PlaceLOT 742 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 24011663 (Demolition of three (3) Representative Buildings within Historic Area Overlay; Construction of Three-Storey Mixed-Use Building comprising Shops (retail), Offices and Tourist Accommodation; Construction of Shop (retail); and associated retaining walls, carparking and landscaping; with associated Advertising Signage) - to incorporate five stages: Stage 1: Demolition Stage 2: Structural – excavation, footings, retaining walls Stage 3: Structural – rema3-5 CALTON RD GAWLER EAST SA 5118;55-57 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118;SHOP 1-6 41 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Under Assessment
November 2025
- Change of Use from Office to Shop and advertisementSHOP 1-5 101 -107 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Tree-damaging Activity - removal of one (1) regulated and one (1) significant tree both Washingtonia robusta (Mexican Fan Palm)3 DUNDAS ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Fencing and retaining to corner allotment with maximum combined height of 2.5m14 QUEEN ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- 6 new Pickle Ball Courts, new lighting, new fencingLOT 2 VICTORIA TCE GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Internal fit-out for Service SA customer service centre.1 COWAN ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
October 2025
- Alterations to Hotel building - conversion of existing Function Venue (meeting room) to Tourist Accommodation (comprising two additional suites)102 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) and carport4 SUTTON ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Decommission of double-knock system and reinstatement of DTS door release on GFA133 -135 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) and air-conditioning system to side of existing State Heritage Place3 DUNDAS ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Open-sided carport to side of existing dwelling17 NIXON TCE GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- External painting of Local Heritage Place - mural to northern portion of wallLOT 742 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
September 2025
- EDV bike storage shed for letter delivery bikes6 TOD ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panelsLOT 742 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Tourist Accommodation (two (2) single storey buildings) and roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels7 MAIN NORTH RD GAWLER SA 5118Under Assessment
- Refurbishment and expansion of customer service centre. New entry and exit into customer service area.1 COWAN ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- 2 x Verandah's - 16.9m (l) x 4.3m (w) x 3.08m (h) and 7.7m (l) x 4.8m (w) x 3.08m (h)44 JACOB ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
August 2025
- Illuminated advertisement to underside of eaves77 -79 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Under Assessment
- Alterations to existing bank tenancy involving new egress door133 -135 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- Advertisements x 2 and Change of Use to 'Office'SHOP 1-4 104 MURRAY ST GAWLER SA 5118Decision Made
- External alterations including painting and roller shutters to existing shopfront (Local Heritage Place)108 MURRAY ST GAWLER 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
159 heritage places
- ANZ Bank (former Bank of Adelaide Gawler Branch, sometime Union Bank) & Front Fence93 Murray Street GAWLERState heritage
- Attached Dwellings3-5 Paterson Terrace GAWLERLocal heritage
- Attached cottages12 Tod Street GAWLERContributory item
- Attached cottages (marked 2, 2a)4-6 Dundas Street GAWLERLocal heritage
- Attached dwellings4-6 Cameron Street GAWLERLocal heritage
- BankSA (former Savings Bank of South Australia Gawler Branch)33 Murray Street GAWLERState heritage
- Child Care Centre (former Gawler Wesleyan Methodist Manse)1 Scheibener Terrace GAWLERState heritage
- Drinking fountain, adjacent Tourist Centre2 Lyndoch Road GAWLERContributory item
- Dwelling1 Bridge Street North GAWLERContributory item
- Dwelling3 Bridge Street North GAWLERContributory item
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
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 3.7 km away).
Coalition 38.5%Labor 61.5%
3.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- GawlerLabor 65.0% · Coalition 35.0% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Gawler WestLabor 59.4% · Coalition 40.6% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Gawler SouthLabor 54.5% · Coalition 45.5% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- WillastonLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Gawler EastLabor 56.7% · Coalition 43.3% TPP (2025)1.6 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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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