Gawler East
SA 5118 • Greater Adelaide
About Gawler East
Gawler East is an established residential suburb forming the eastern portion of Gawler, one of South Australia's oldest provincial towns, located approximately 40 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD within the Greater Adelaide statistical area. Administered by the Town of Gawler council, the suburb has a population of 5,689 with a median age of 46, skewing toward older residents and retirees. The median household income of $1,569 per week reflects a mix of working families and semi-retired households in a predominantly owner-occupied community.
Gawler East carries the character of a long-settled regional suburb, with strong English and German heritage mirroring the broader Gawler area's colonial history. The suburb offers a quieter lifestyle with access to Gawler's town centre shopping, schools, and health services, while the Gawler railway station provides a direct link into Adelaide. Affordable housing, leafy residential streets, and a close-knit community make it popular with retirees and families looking for a relaxed lifestyle within commuting distance of Adelaide.
Gawler East falls under postcode 5118 and is governed by Gawler Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Light electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Schools
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Kentish Road
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Finch Road
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11 Lyndoch Road
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30 Para Road
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School Road
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Lot 6 Kingfisher Drive
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Housing 2021 Census
11 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)