Gawler East vs Gawler
The verdict
Gawler is more affordable, with a median house price of $632K versus $760K in Gawler East. Gawler rates higher for transport (85 vs 60). Gawler is closer to the coast (24.9 km vs 25.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gawler East rates higher (96 vs 35/100 in Gawler).
Scores
| Gawler East | Gawler | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 70 |
| Transport | 60 | 85 |
| Education | 46 | 52 |
| Liveability | 61 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gawler East | Gawler | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,689 | 668 |
| Median age | 46 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,569 | $936 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.3% | 35.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 71.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 1.9 |
Growth: Gawler East High Growth · Gawler High Growth
Property
| Gawler East | Gawler | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $760K | $632K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 16.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $575 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gawler East | Gawler | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 35 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 88 | 449 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 158 | 299 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,428 | 49,551 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gawler East | Gawler | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,022 | 966 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gawler East · Gawler
Transport
| Gawler East | Gawler | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 130 | 86 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 410 m |
Liveability
| Gawler East | Gawler | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 14 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.9 km | 24.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.2 km | 39.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Gawler East | Gawler | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,689 | 668 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,265 | 736 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,192 | 1,079 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.44% | 2.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gawler East or Gawler?
Gawler East has the higher residential safety score (Gawler East 96/100 vs Gawler 35/100).
Which is more affordable, Gawler East or Gawler?
Gawler is more affordable, with a median house price of $632K versus $760K.
Which has better schools, Gawler East or Gawler?
Gawler East has a higher average school ICSEA (Gawler East 1022 vs Gawler 966; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gawler East or Gawler?
Gawler has the higher transport score (Gawler East 60/100 vs Gawler 85/100).
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