Evanston vs Gawler West
The verdict
Gawler West is more affordable, with a median house price of $637K versus $663K in Evanston. Evanston rates higher for transport (84 vs 78). Evanston has a shorter estimated CBD commute (81 vs 126 min). On the separate residential safety score, Gawler West rates higher (51 vs 35/100 in Evanston).
Scores
| Evanston | Gawler West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 59 |
| Transport | 84 | 78 |
| Education | 36 | 31 |
| Liveability | 62 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Evanston | Gawler West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,580 | 975 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,046 | $927 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.4% | 9.8% |
| Born in Australia | 77.8% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Evanston High Growth · Gawler West High Growth
Property
| Evanston | Gawler West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $663K | $637K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 22.6% | -1.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $515 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Evanston | Gawler West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 35 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 465 | 308 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 233 | 308 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,310 | 10,256 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Evanston | Gawler West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Evanston · Gawler West
Transport
| Evanston | Gawler West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 78 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 81 | 126 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 450 m | 690 m |
Liveability
| Evanston | Gawler West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.8 km | 23.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.8 km | 38.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Evanston | Gawler West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,580 | 975 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,841 | 1,074 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,169 | 1,575 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.44% | 2.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Evanston or Gawler West?
Gawler West has the higher residential safety score (Evanston 35/100 vs Gawler West 51/100).
Which is more affordable, Evanston or Gawler West?
Gawler West is more affordable, with a median house price of $637K versus $663K.
Which has better public transport, Evanston or Gawler West?
Evanston has the higher transport score (Evanston 84/100 vs Gawler West 78/100).
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