Gawler - North
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Gawler - North are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Gawler - North's population was approximately 10,752 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,207 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,545. The growth is inferred from ABS data: an estimated resident population of 10,164 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses totaling 472 since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 73 persons per square kilometer. Gawler - North's population growth of 12.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state average (6.7%) and metropolitan area, indicating it as a region leader in growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 40.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends forecast significant population increases in top quartile statistical areas across the nation. By 2041, Gawler - North is expected to increase by 2,937 persons based on latest population numbers, representing an overall increase of 21.8% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Gawler - North among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Gawler - North has seen approximately 119 new homes approved each year. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, totalling 596 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-2021 to FY-2025, with 27 approvals so far in FY-2026. On average, around 1.1 new residents arrive per new home annually over these five years, suggesting a balance between supply and demand, fostering stable market conditions. The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $390,000.

This financial year has seen $7.1 million in commercial approvals registered, indicative of the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Gawler - North records 18.0% less building activity per person while ranking among the 95th percentile nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence despite recent intensification in construction activity. Ninety-eight percent of new building activity comprises detached houses, with just 2.0% being townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 57 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Population forecasts project Gawler - North will gain 2,342 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Gawler - North has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 14thth percentile nationally

"Changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely affecting this region. Notable ones include Playford Alive East Extension, Playford North Extension, Curtis Road and Heaslip Road Intersection Upgrade, and Concordia Residential Development.".

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The labour market strength in Gawler - North positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Gawler - North has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate was 2.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6%.

As of June 2025, 5,658 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 67.6%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction stands out with a share of employment 1.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 7.3%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data. Over the past year, employment increased by 1.6%, and labour force grew by 1.2%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide had employment growth of 2.1% with a marginal increase in unemployment. State-wide in SA as of Sep-25, employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year, adding 9,370 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gawler - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.0%% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Gawler - North is below the national average. The median assessed income is $52,813 and the average income stands at $61,295. In comparison, Greater Adelaide has a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest approximately $58,533 (median) and $67,933 (average) as of March 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Gawler - North are around the 50th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 36.4% of residents (3,913 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, consistent with broader trends across the region where 31.8% are in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Gawler - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Gawler - North, as recorded in the latest Census, 93.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.2% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This compares to Adelaide metro's figures of 86.9% houses and 13.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gawler - North stood at 33.0%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 50.7% and rented properties accounting for 16.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,517, surpassing Adelaide metro's average of $1,500. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Gawler - North was $310, compared to Adelaide metro's figure of $290. Nationally, Gawler - North's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Gawler - North features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.6% of all households, including 37.3% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.4%, consisting of 20.1% lone person households and 2.4% group households. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Gawler - North fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.7%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (31.5%). Educational participation is high at 29.9%, comprising primary education (12.0%), secondary education (9.3%), and tertiary education (4.0%).

Gawler - North's four schools have a combined enrollment of 2,959 students, serving the area with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1005) and balanced educational opportunities. The area has three primary schools and one secondary school, catering to distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds regional needs at 27.5 places per 100 residents versus the regional average of 19.0, indicating it serves as an educational center for the broader region.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Analysis shows 20 active public transport stops in Gawler - North, all bus stops. These are served by one route, offering 85 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport access is limited, with residents typically living 822 meters from the nearest stop.

Average service frequency is 12 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Gawler - North is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Gawler North faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent among both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population, which is around 5,440 people. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.3% and 9.2% of residents respectively. A total of 65.5% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 62.3% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 16.8% of residents aged 65 and over, which amounts to approximately 1,805 people, lower than the 19.0% in Greater Adelaide. This is broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Gawler - North is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Gawler-North, surveyed in 2016, had a low cultural diversity with 86.1% of residents born in Australia, 93.5% being citizens, and 96.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 41.7%. Islam was slightly overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 0.2%.

Ancestry-wise, top groups were English (35.6%), Australian (30.5%), and German (7.4%). Notably, Dutch (1.5%) and Welsh (0.6%) groups were similarly represented locally and regionally, while Maltese had identical representation at 0.5%.

Gawler - North's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Gawler - North is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years but slightly older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 5-14 age group makes up 13.7% of the population in Gawler - North, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's percentage. However, the 25-34 age group constitutes only 9.5%, lower than Greater Adelaide's figure. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.4% to 14.4%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 15.2% to 13.7%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 15.1% to 14.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Gawler - North, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 79%, adding 457 people and reaching a total of 1,039 from the previous figure of 581.