Gawler West vs Willaston
The verdict
Gawler West is more affordable, with a median house price of $637K versus $695K in Willaston. Gawler West rates higher for transport (78 vs 64). Willaston rates higher for education (42 vs 31). Gawler West is closer to the coast (23.6 km vs 25.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Willaston rates higher (95 vs 51/100 in Gawler West).
Scores
| Gawler West | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 58 |
| Transport | 78 | 64 |
| Education | 31 | 42 |
| Liveability | 65 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gawler West | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 975 | 3,458 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $927 | $1,254 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 9.8% | 21.2% |
| Born in Australia | 79.6% | 81.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Gawler West High Growth · Willaston High Growth
Property
| Gawler West | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $637K | $695K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.3% | 20.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $515 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gawler West | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 308 | 116 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 308 | 116 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,256 | 4,453 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gawler West | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gawler West · Willaston
Transport
| Gawler West | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 126 | 132 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 690 m | 980 m |
Liveability
| Gawler West | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.6 km | 25.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.0 km | 40.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Gawler West | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 975 | 3,458 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,074 | 3,729 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,575 | 4,553 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.45% | 1.90% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gawler West or Willaston?
Willaston has the higher residential safety score (Gawler West 51/100 vs Willaston 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Gawler West or Willaston?
Gawler West is more affordable, with a median house price of $637K versus $695K.
Which has better public transport, Gawler West or Willaston?
Gawler West has the higher transport score (Gawler West 78/100 vs Willaston 64/100).
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