SA · Gawler Council
Gawler West, SA, 5118
Current weather
12°CLight drizzle
74% humidity · 25.6 km/h wind · 13.5° / 9.9° today · 13 mm rain
Desirability index
#185 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Gawler West is a small locality in the Gawler area, home to around 975 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 100 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 102.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $485, median house prices near $625,000 (down 1% recently), 11 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 975
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $927
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 36 of 478
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 45%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 39 / 193 / 0
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)
- $515
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $625,000
- Median price change
- -1.3%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 100
- Against the person
- 38
- Against property
- 62
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 102.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 26 residents
- State safety percentile
- 85.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 139
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault6
- Other Property Damage And Environmental31
- Other Theft8
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury21
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury8
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Railway Tce / Dean St - East side (Gawler Railway Station)
- Stop 175 Barnet Rd - East side
- Stop 176 Gosford St - East side
- Stop 179 Ryde St - North side
- Stop 180 Overway Bridge Rd - North West side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
72 planning-related records
2026· 9 proposals
June 2026
- Building Alterations46 GOSFORD ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
May 2026
- Three (3) single storey detached dwellings in terrace arrangement19 BRITTON ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Under Assessment
April 2026
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers26 GUM CR GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
March 2026
- Carport - 7.57m (w) x 6.99m (l) x 2.45m (h)8 RYDE ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Extension of 4 years for the conversion of one open lot car park to an outdoor licensed area consisting of moveable seats and tables, moveable barriers and screening attached to the existing fence and for an increase to the internal capacity of the clubrooms from 70 to 100.2A OVERWAY BRIDGE RD GAWLER WEST SA 5118Under Assessment
- Removal of one regulated tree (Cocos palm- Syagrus romanzoffiana - 1.08m)12 BRITTON ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
February 2026
- Storage shed34 GUM CR GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding (Shed) - 8m (l) x 6m (w) x 2.7m (h)8 RYDE ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with carport, rear verandah with decking, and privacy screen to existing side and rear fencing with combined maximum height on boundary of 2.52m.12 BRITTON ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Under Assessment
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Carport forward of existing building line2 PENRITH AV GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
October 2025
- Tree-damaging Activity - removal of two (2) trees including one (1) regulated tree - Eucalyptus camaldulensis and one (1) significant tree - Eucalyptus camaldulensis27 PARA PARA CL GAWLER WEST SA 5118Under Assessment
- Verandah6 GUM CR GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling with Garage.2A MYALL ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
August 2025
- carport5 PEEL ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
July 2025
- Land Division (1 into 3)4 BRITTON ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 4612 DEAN ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
June 2025
- Ancillary Accommodation in association with existing dwelling10 MYALL ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Alterations/repairs to Local Heritage Place (stone fence and stone shed wall repairs)7 DEAN ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Tree-damaging Activity - removal of significant tree (Eucalyptus sideroxylon)5 PEEL ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Install Stratco Verandah2 MYALL ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed) Storage shed 6.913m (w) x 11.064m (l) x 2.7m (h)14 VEALE ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
April 2025
- Domestic Outbuilding (shed) - measuring 6.18m x 8.06m x 2.72m wall height2 CIRCOSTA CT GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Tree Damaging Activity (Significant Tree Removal)14 VEALE ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling, with carport and verandahs7 DEAN ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Under Assessment
January 2025
- VERANDAH35 GOSFORD ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Increase the internal capacity of the clubrooms from 70 to 100. and convert one open lot car park to an outdoor licensed area consisting of moveable seats and tables, moveable barriers and screening attached to the existing fence for a period of six months.2A OVERWAY BRIDGE RD GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Land Division - 2 into 2 Boundary Realignment - Torrens Title7 DEAN ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & safety barrier5 -7 FYFE ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
2024· 18 proposals
December 2024
- general storage shed4 MARCHANT CT GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of outbuilding (shed)5 WIEBUSCH CT GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence2 CIRCOSTA CT GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
October 2024
- Verandah - 3.35m (w) x 5.5m (l) x 2.7m (h)8 DEAN ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
September 2024
- Carport5 CIRCOSTA CT GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Verandah - 6.94 (l) x 2.85 (w) x 3m (h)2 MYALL ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
August 2024
- Addition of a two bedroom one bathroom detached accommodation unit by Kids Under Cover as part of the South Australian Government Homelessness Program.3 HAYDON ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
July 2024
- Carport and Verandah4 MARCHANT CT GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of three single storey detached dwellings with a verandah, combined fencing and retaining walls, and Tree Damaging Activity (removal of a Regulated tree)4 BRITTON ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
- Removal of a significant tree - Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum)1 PARA PARA CL GAWLER WEST SA 5118Under Assessment
April 2024
- Outbuilding (Shed) - 9m (l) x 4m (w) x 3.34m (h)5 MULGA ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
March 2024
- Outbuilding (Shed) 6100m(l) x 6100m(w) x 2438m(h)33 GOSFORD ST GAWLER WEST SA 5118Decision Made
2023· 10 proposals
10 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 5 proposals
5 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 11 proposals
11 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Stop 175 Barnet Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 176 Gosford Street - East sideBus stop
- Stop 176 Gosford Street - West sideBus stop
- Stop 177 Brigalo Street - North sideBus stop
- Stop 177 Brigalo Street - South sideBus stop
- Stop 178 Penrith Avenue - East sideBus stop
- Stop 178 Penrith Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 179 Ryde Street - North sideBus stop
- Stop 180 Overway Bridge Road - North West sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
15 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 16.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #185 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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