SA · Gawler Council
Willaston, SA, 5118
Current weather
12°CLight drizzle
74% humidity · 25.6 km/h wind · 13.5° / 9.9° today · 13 mm rain
Desirability index
#87 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Willaston is a smaller suburban community in the Gawler area, home to around 3,458 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 154 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 44.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $520 (flats $490, houses $550), median house prices near $760,000 (up 20% recently), strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 3,458
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,254
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 95 of 1,567
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,213
- Employment rate
- 54.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 121 / 199 / 5
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $490
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $520
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $760,000
- Median price change
- +20.2%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 154
- Against the person
- 26
- Against property
- 128
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 44.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 133 residents
- State safety percentile
- 60.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 139
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental34
- Other Theft26
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury12
- Theft From Motor Vehicle13
- Theft From Shop32
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
19 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main North Road / Murray Rd - East side (Hewett Shops)
- Redbanks Rd / Jane St - North East side (Willaston)
- Redbanks Rd / Jane St - South West side (Willaston)
- Stop 107 Jarvis St - West side
- Stop 114 Dawkins Ave - North West side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
387 planning-related records
2026· 36 proposals
June 2026
- Community division creating 6 new allotments. (1 into 7)2 PAXTON ST WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Construction of Six (6) Group Dwellings (with Garage and Verandah under main roof) for independent living within an existing Retirement Facility, with associated Retaining Walls and Fencing, Driveway, Carparking and LandscapingLOT 1 DAWKINS AV WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- patio8 WILLS CL WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
- Erect Black Granite MemorialLOT 17 DAWKINS AV WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Five (5) Single Storey Group Dwellings and Removal of One (1) Significant Tree and Five (5) Regulated Trees and retaining and fencing with a maximum combined height of 2.2m34 HAINES RD WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Verandahs to rear39 PANTER ST WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- amendment to Form 1 ESP Schedule only25 -33 MAIN NORTH RD WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
May 2026
- Ancillary Accommodation2 PARKERS CT WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Verandah made to order -3800mm wide x 6810mm long x 2690mm highUNIT 2 18 BROWN ST WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling (transportable) and garageLOT 101 COLVILLE DR WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Land Division - 1 into 3 (together with common driveway) - Community Title, over the balance of Lot 740 of DA Ref: 26012070; and associated Tree-Damaging Activity (removal of four (4) Regulated Trees)12 DAWKINS AV WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Land Division - 1 into 4 - Torrens Title12 DAWKINS AV WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Variation to 24003349 - Demolition of existing verandah and garage, additions and alterations to existing dwelling including new verandah and new outbuilding (garage) - changes to proposed garage33 REDBANKS RD WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Colorbond Verandah attached to timber framed home3A PANTER ST WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of Light Industry building comprising two (2) tenancies (together with mezzanine levels), with associated Car Parking and Landscaping, and Advertising Signs12 LITTLE PAXTON ST WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Construction of two (2) buildings comprising seven (7) Light Industry tenancies with associated Fencing, retaining walls, car parking, and landscaping2 PAXTON ST WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)9 CHAMBERLAIN RD WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
April 2026
- Land Division - 1 into 4 (with additional common driveway) - Community Title9 JANE ST WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)32B DAWKINS AV WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
- Community Title Land Division (1 into 4) with common driveway7 DAVIES ST WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division (1 into 4) with rear hammerhead allotment7 DAVIES ST WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and alterations1A AYLING ST WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
- Change of Use (Unit 1 only) - Warehouse to Light Industry (Commercial Laundry) and Office Alterations with Additional Level in Units 1 & 221 LITTLE PAXTON ST WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Verandah - 6.04m (w) x 8m (l) x 2.35m (h)35 PANTER ST WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
March 2026
- VerandahUNIT 1 33 DRURY ST WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Alterations to existing carport34 EDWARD ST WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
- Food Truck and outdoor dining area with associated change of use - existing shop to store and advertisement9 MAIN NORTH RD WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed) - 9.156m (w) x 15.238m (l) x 3.635m (h)29 JANE ST WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
- Verandah Dimension - 3980mm Wide x 2305mm Long x 2378mm High - Roof Pitch Degree - 1 degree (Flat Roof) Verandah Dimension - 5195mm Wide x 3300mm Long x 2590mm High -Roof Pitch Degree - 20 degree (Gable)16 HARKNESS ST WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
February 2026
- Change of use to an Indoor Recreation Facility9 THEEN AV WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
- Outback Gable Verandah26 HAINES RD WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
January 2026
- Local Heritage Place Building Alterations5 MAIN NORTH RD WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
- Community Title Land Division - 1 into 5113 MAIN NORTH RD WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)43 CHAMBERLAIN RD WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
- Addition to Existing Dwelling new verandah and deck. Removal of existing shed29 JANE ST WILLASTON SA 5118Under Assessment
- Construct fence and retaining walls6A BRIGHT ST WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
2025· 99 proposals
December 2025
- Torrens Title Land Division (1 into 3)41 CHAMBERLAIN RD WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 24011204 - Land Division (1 into 3) Torrens Title - Change from Torrens Title to Community Title42 REDBANKS RD WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
November 2025
- Tree-damaging Activity - removal of significant street tree (Eucalyptus leucoxylon)28 PANTER ST WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
- Remove/demolish existing shed and two carports. Construct new pergola and carport better suited for the land use.4 EDWARD ST WILLASTON SA 5118Decision Made
2024· 78 proposals
78 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 59 proposals
59 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 56 proposals
56 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 56 proposals
56 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
38 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
33 Main North Road
- DC paymentsATM
- Bench (3)
- Gawler BooksBooks
7 Main North Road
- 105 - Main North RoadBus stop
- 106 - Paxton StreetBus stop
- 107 - Jarvis StreetBus stop
- 108 - Gawler River RoadBus stop
- 109 - Haines RoadBus stop
- 110 - Haines RoadBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
59 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 60.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #87 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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