Gawler East

SA 5118 • Greater Adelaide

5,689
Population (2021)
$40,352
Median Income
5.83 km²
Area
111m
Elevation

About Gawler East

Gawler East is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Gawler (Town) area. With a population of 5,689 and a median income of $40,352, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 5.83 km² at an elevation of 111m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Gawler East combines affordability with quality of life.

Gawler East falls under postcode 5118 and is governed by Gawler Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Light electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5118
Urban Area
Gawler
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.60°, 138.77°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
5.83 km²
Elevation
111m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,508
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,338
Census 2021
5,689
6.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,784
Income 2021
$40,352
31.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,494
Born Overseas 1,037

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 607
  • 2. Scotland 53
  • 3. Germany 33
  • 4. New Zealand 27
  • 5. Philippines 27
  • 6. India 23
  • 7. Italy 17
  • 8. South Africa 16
  • 9. Netherlands 15
  • 10. United States 14
  • 11. Wales 13
  • 12. Canada 12
  • 13. Ireland 11
  • 14. Malta 9
  • 15. Sri Lanka 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,801
Australian 2,190
German 554
Scottish 546
Irish 543
Italian 184
Dutch 104
Australian Aboriginal 87
Welsh 48
Greek 47

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,282
Both parents born in Australia
1,341
Both parents born overseas
755
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.4%
Christianity
44.4%
Buddhism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
273 (4.8%)
5-14 years
618 (10.9%)
15-19 years
284 (5.0%)
20-24 years
327 (5.7%)
25-34 years
655 (11.5%)
35-44 years
624 (11.0%)
45-54 years
692 (12.2%)
55-64 years
834 (14.7%)
65-74 years
664 (11.7%)
75-84 years
458 (8.1%)
85+ years
254 (4.5%)

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