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Gawler vs Reid

The verdict

Gawler is more affordable, with a median house price of $632K versus $815K in Reid. Gawler rates higher for transport (85 vs 54). Reid is closer to the coast (23.7 km vs 24.9 km).

Scores

GawlerReid
GawlerReid
Overall7053
Transport8554
Education5237
Liveability7167

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

Demographics

GawlerReid
Population668436
Median age5733
Median household income (wk)$936$2,026
Bachelor degree or higher35.6%17.0%
Born in Australia71.9%85.3%
Avg household size1.93

Growth: Gawler High Growth · Reid High Growth

Property

GawlerReid
Median house price$632K$815K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$520$650
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

GawlerReid
Residential safety score35
Break & enter dwelling /100k449Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k299229
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)49,5512,294

Total incidents over time

Schools

GawlerReid
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA966Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Gawler · Reid

Transport

GawlerReid
Transport score8554
Train stations20
Bus stops100
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)86127
Nearest train station (km)410 m1.1 km

Liveability

GawlerReid
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets30
Cafes & restaurants140
Parks20
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs50
Distance to coast (km)24.9 km23.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)39.1 km38.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.0 km2.3 km

Population & growth

GawlerReid
Population (2021)668436
Estimated 2025736470
Projected 20411,079574
Annual growth rate2.45%1.89%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Gawler or Reid?

Gawler is more affordable, with a median house price of $632K versus $815K.

Which has better public transport, Gawler or Reid?

Gawler has the higher transport score (Gawler 85/100 vs Reid 54/100).

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Data sources

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