Willaston

SA 5118 • Greater Adelaide

3,458
Population (2021)
$37,076
Median Income
3.00 km²
Area
61m
Elevation

About Willaston

Willaston is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Gawler (Town) area. With a population of 3,458 and a median income of $37,076, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 3.00 km² at an elevation of 61m, 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. Willaston combines affordability with quality of life.

Willaston 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
-34.59°, 138.74°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
3.00 km²
Elevation
61m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,213
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,382
Census 2021
3,458
2.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,240
Income 2021
$37,076
15.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,825
Born Overseas 514

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 271
  • 2. Scotland 33
  • 3. New Zealand 25
  • 4. Germany 20
  • 5. Netherlands 16
  • 6. Philippines 15
  • 7. Italy 11
  • 8. China 9
  • 9. Canada 8
  • 10. South Africa 8
  • 11. United States 8
  • 12. Ireland 7
  • 13. Wales 7
  • 14. Sri Lanka 5
  • 15. Thailand 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,789
Australian 1,344
German 372
Irish 324
Scottish 298
Italian 78
Australian Aboriginal 71
Dutch 67
Welsh 31
Chinese 30

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,126
Both parents born in Australia
705
Both parents born overseas
482
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
54.8%
Christianity
38.3%
Buddhism
0.7%
Islam
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
173 (5.0%)
5-14 years
466 (13.5%)
15-19 years
190 (5.5%)
20-24 years
178 (5.1%)
25-34 years
412 (11.9%)
35-44 years
395 (11.4%)
45-54 years
408 (11.8%)
55-64 years
482 (13.9%)
65-74 years
406 (11.7%)
75-84 years
246 (7.1%)
85+ years
110 (3.2%)

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