Gawler vs Gawler West
The verdict
Gawler is more affordable, with a median house price of $632K versus $637K in Gawler West. Gawler rates higher for education (52 vs 31). Gawler West is closer to the coast (23.6 km vs 24.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gawler West rates higher (51 vs 35/100 in Gawler).
Scores
| Gawler | Gawler West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 59 |
| Transport | 85 | 78 |
| Education | 52 | 31 |
| Liveability | 71 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gawler | Gawler West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 668 | 975 |
| Median age | 57 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $936 | $927 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.6% | 9.8% |
| Born in Australia | 71.9% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Gawler High Growth · Gawler West High Growth
Property
| Gawler | Gawler West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $632K | $637K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -1.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $515 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gawler | Gawler West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 35 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 449 | 308 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 299 | 308 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 49,551 | 10,256 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gawler | Gawler West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 966 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gawler · Gawler West
Transport
| Gawler | Gawler West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 78 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 126 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 410 m | 690 m |
Liveability
| Gawler | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.9 km | 23.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.1 km | 38.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Gawler | Gawler West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 668 | 975 |
| Estimated 2025 | 736 | 1,074 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,079 | 1,575 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.45% | 2.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gawler or Gawler West?
Gawler West has the higher residential safety score (Gawler 35/100 vs Gawler West 51/100).
Which is more affordable, Gawler or Gawler West?
Gawler is more affordable, with a median house price of $632K versus $637K.
Which has better public transport, Gawler or Gawler West?
Gawler has the higher transport score (Gawler 85/100 vs Gawler West 78/100).
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