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Gawler East vs Gawler South

The verdict

Gawler South is more affordable, with a median house price of $741K versus $760K in Gawler East. Gawler South rates higher for transport (86 vs 60). Gawler South is closer to the coast (24.3 km vs 25.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gawler East rates higher (96 vs 59/100 in Gawler South).

Scores

Gawler EastGawler South
Gawler EastGawler South
Overall5666
Transport6086
Education4643
Liveability6166

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Gawler EastGawler South
Population5,6892,618
Median age4646
Median household income (wk)$1,569$1,238
Bachelor degree or higher26.3%25.1%
Born in Australia79.0%77.7%
Avg household size2.42.2

Growth: Gawler East High Growth · Gawler South High Growth

Property

Gawler EastGawler South
Median house price$760K$741K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY16.2%45.5%
Median rent — house (wk)$575$535
Rental yield (house)3.5%2.8%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Gawler EastGawler South
Residential safety score9659
Break & enter dwelling /100k88306
Motor vehicle theft /100k158115
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)3,4285,997

Total incidents over time

Schools

Gawler EastGawler South
Total schools20
Government10
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,022Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Gawler East · Gawler South

Transport

Gawler EastGawler South
Transport score6086
Train stations01
Bus stops2813
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)13084
Nearest train station (km)1.8 km980 m

Liveability

Gawler EastGawler South
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants12
Parks21
Playgrounds3Data not available
Swimming pools2Data not available
Medical GPs03
Distance to coast (km)25.9 km24.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)39.2 km37.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.3 km2.1 km

Population & growth

Gawler EastGawler South
Population (2021)5,6892,618
Estimated 20256,2652,883
Projected 20419,1924,230
Annual growth rate2.44%2.44%

Common questions

Which is safer, Gawler East or Gawler South?

Gawler East has the higher residential safety score (Gawler East 96/100 vs Gawler South 59/100).

Which is more affordable, Gawler East or Gawler South?

Gawler South is more affordable, with a median house price of $741K versus $760K.

Which has better public transport, Gawler East or Gawler South?

Gawler South has the higher transport score (Gawler East 60/100 vs Gawler South 86/100).

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Data sources

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