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Gawler River, 5118

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  • River access
  • Green suburb
What Gawler River is known for: River access, Green suburb

Suburb profile

Gawler River is a residential smaller community in Light with a familiar suburban feel. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street.

The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete. Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well.

Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.

Population

Population
104
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$1,624
Dwelling vacancy
11.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
5 of 43
Median monthly mortgage
$1,127
Employment rate
50.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$650

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
16
Against the person
1
Against property
15
Rate per 1,000 residents
153.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 104 residents
State safety percentile
91.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
139
Increase (daily rate)
+100.5%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental5
  • Other Theft5
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

13 planning-related records

2026· 4 proposals

  • April 2026

  • Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to the existing micro-brewery and associated earthworks and retaining wall
    1029 DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling
    956 DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    1029 DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Under Assessment
  • Telecommunications facility comprising a monopole, antennas, equipment cabinet and fencing with a total height of 31.4 metres.
    966A DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals

  • October 2025

  • Variation to Development Application 22037009 – Construction of a Micro- Brewery with ancillary cellar door, horticultural crop comprising hops, function centre, signage, landscaping, stormwater basin and carparking. Variation comprising the relocation of a building, alterations and additions to the existing building and external changes to the location of the stormwater basin and deck. Construction of two (2) verandahs, a pergola and freestanding shelter. Additional land use of a restaurant and
    1029 DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Under Assessment

  • June 2025

  • Construction on an agricultural building for implement storage in association with the existing farming land use
    1602 TWO WELLS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Decision Made
  • Land use in the form of a store for the parking and storage of earthmoving vehicles and ancillary office in addition to the existing farming land use
    LOT 5 HEASLIP RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Under Assessment
2024· 1 proposal

  • May 2024

  • Variation of Development Application 22037009 - Change in Condition 5 hours of operation
    1029 DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal

  • January 2023

  • Agricultural building for storage ancillary to the horticultural use of the land
    832 GAWLER RIVER RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal

  • November 2022

  • Construction of a Micro- Brewery with ancillary cellar door, horticultural crop comprising hops, function centre, signage, landscaping, stormwater basin and carparking
    1029 DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals

  • October 2021

  • Agricultural shed in association with farming land use
    1029 DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Decision Made
  • Telecommunications facility comprising 40m high monopole, associated antennas, equipment shelter and fencing
    966A DAWKINS RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Under Assessment

  • September 2021

  • Construction of two (2) greenhouses & 1 ML stormwater basin in association with the existing horticultural use of the land
    832 GAWLER RIVER RD GAWLER RIVER SA 5118Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

9 state heritage places

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Recent changes

  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime5
  • Other Theftcrime5
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime1
  • Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime2
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