Gawler vs Willaston
The verdict
Gawler is more affordable, with a median house price of $632K versus $695K in Willaston. Gawler rates higher for transport (85 vs 64). Gawler has a shorter estimated CBD commute (86 vs 132 min). On the separate residential safety score, Willaston rates higher (95 vs 35/100 in Gawler).
Scores
| Gawler | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 58 |
| Transport | 85 | 64 |
| Education | 52 | 42 |
| 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 | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 668 | 3,458 |
| Median age | 57 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $936 | $1,254 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.6% | 21.2% |
| Born in Australia | 71.9% | 81.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Gawler High Growth · Willaston High Growth
Property
| Gawler | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $632K | $695K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 20.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gawler | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 35 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 449 | 116 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 299 | 116 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 49,551 | 4,453 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gawler | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Willaston
Transport
| Gawler | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 64 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 132 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 410 m | 980 m |
Liveability
| Gawler | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.9 km | 25.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.1 km | 40.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Gawler | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 668 | 3,458 |
| Estimated 2025 | 736 | 3,729 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,079 | 4,553 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.45% | 1.90% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gawler or Willaston?
Willaston has the higher residential safety score (Gawler 35/100 vs Willaston 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Gawler or Willaston?
Gawler is more affordable, with a median house price of $632K versus $695K.
Which has better public transport, Gawler or Willaston?
Gawler has the higher transport score (Gawler 85/100 vs Willaston 64/100).
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