Gawler South

SA 5118 • Greater Adelaide

2,618
Population (2021)
$37,180
Median Income
2.74 km²
Area
63m
Elevation

About Gawler South

Gawler South is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Gawler (Town) area. With a population of 2,618 and a median income of $37,180, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.74 km² at an elevation of 63m, 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 South combines affordability with quality of life.

Gawler South 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
-34.61°, 138.75°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.74 km²
Elevation
63m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$260
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,482
Census 2021
2,618
5.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,224
Income 2021
$37,180
27.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,034
Born Overseas 452

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 266
  • 2. New Zealand 22
  • 3. Germany 16
  • 4. Scotland 16
  • 5. Ireland 14
  • 6. Italy 9
  • 7. South Africa 9
  • 8. United States 9
  • 9. Philippines 8
  • 10. Malta 6
  • 11. Netherlands 6
  • 12. South Korea 5
  • 13. Poland 5
  • 14. Wales 5
  • 15. China 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,401
Australian 958
Scottish 266
Irish 261
German 256
Italian 104
Australian Aboriginal 74
Dutch 50
Polish 27
Maltese 21

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,510
Both parents born in Australia
634
Both parents born overseas
349
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.4%
Christianity
40.0%
Buddhism
0.9%
Hinduism
0.2%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
97 (3.7%)
5-14 years
264 (10.1%)
15-19 years
142 (5.4%)
20-24 years
173 (6.6%)
25-34 years
324 (12.4%)
35-44 years
260 (9.9%)
45-54 years
384 (14.7%)
55-64 years
427 (16.3%)
65-74 years
273 (10.4%)
75-84 years
185 (7.1%)
85+ years
88 (3.4%)

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