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Gawler - North has an estimated 10,605 residents, up from 9,545 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,060 people, or 11.1%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. 695 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 49.9% of that increase. Density is about 73 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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AreaSearch indicates that Gawler - North has a population of approximately 10,605 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,060 residents (11.1%) from the 9,545 citizens recorded during the 2021 Census. The estimate is calculated using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 10,364 and 695 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The region features a density of 72 persons per square kilometer, which translates to a low-density environment with capacity for expansion. The 11.1% population expansion rate outpaced the statewide growth of 7.5% as well as Greater Adelaide, establishing the district as a regional growth leader.
The primary growth driver was interstate migration, accounting for roughly 49.9% of the overall increase, though overseas migration and natural increase also made positive contributions. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 region. In cases where data is unavailable, or for years after 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket published by the SA State Government in 2023 (using 2021 data) are utilized, adjusted via weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Demographic outlooks point to substantial population gains in the top fourth of national statistical areas, with this specific locality projected to add 2,889 individuals to 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 25.0% expansion over the 16 years.
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596 new dwellings have been approved in Gawler - North over the past five years, an average of 119 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 103 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 235, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Developers obtain approvals for roughly 119 new residential dwellings annually in Gawler - North, with 596 residential permits issued over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26216 building permits have been documented. An average influx of 1.4 new residents per completed home between FY-21 and FY-25 suggests that residential supply corresponds well with demand, maintaining market stability, while the average construction value for new dwellings stands at $314,000. In addition, $7.1 million in commercial building permits have been authorized during the current financial year, which highlights the dominant residential focus of the locality.
Gawler - North shows 17.0% less building approval activity per capita than Greater Adelaide, yet it ranks in the 95th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide, with construction volumes rising lately. This performance sits significantly above the national baseline, pointing to high developer interest. Detached houses constitute 98.0% of the new building activity, while apartments and townhouses make up just 2.0%, maintaining a low-density profile that appeals to buyers seeking space. The area records approximately 58 residents per residential approval, signifying a growing market. Demographic projections indicate that Gawler - North will add 2,648 inhabitants by 2041, according to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. The current pace of residential construction should be sufficient to meet this incoming demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gawler - North, worth an estimated $1.84 billion. A further 66 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.3 billion. 41 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning changes significantly affect local performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects likely to impact the locality. Key developments include Playford Alive East, the Playford North Extension residential growth area, the Concordia housing development, and upgrades to the Curtis Road and Heaslip Road intersection.
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Gawler River Floodplain Mitigation Strategy & Business Case
A regional flood mitigation program led by the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) and GRFMA to construct critical flood defense infrastructure, upgrade Bruce Eastick dam capacity, and safeguard Gawler River communities.
Roseworthy Town Centre & Commercial Precinct
An 18,000 sqm retail, community, and commercial precinct anchored by a major Coles supermarket, specialty retail, dining, childcare, and medical/wellness facilities to service the surrounding Roseworthy and Gawler expansion area.
Elliot Goodger Memorial Park Master Plan
Comprehensive $43.1 million master plan redevelopment of the 10-hectare Elliot Goodger Memorial Park in Willaston. Key elements include new compliant clubroom facilities ($13.7M), upgraded senior and junior football/cricket ovals, spectator seating, field lighting, upgraded dog obedience facilities, and enhanced pedestrian connectivity.
St Yves Roseworthy Masterplanned Community
A 68-hectare masterplanned township development in the Gawler-Roseworthy growth corridor planned for up to 3,500 new residences, an AFL-standard sports oval, wetlands, linear open space, Trinity College campus, and a $250 million retail precinct.
William Lakes Masterplanned Community
A major 2,000-lot masterplanned residential community in Gawler Belt featuring winding lakes, open green spaces, a 24-home display village, and South Australia's first resort-style Residents' Club (Club William Lakes).
Playford Alive East
Playford Alive East is a 71 hectare eastern extension of the 1,000 hectare Playford Alive urban renewal community at Munno Para, delivering more than 1,480 new homes including approximately 1,300 individual allotments and five medium density sites, with a minimum of 30 percent affordable housing. The project is led by Renewal SA in partnership with the South Australian Housing Authority and the City of Playford, and sits adjacent to the Munno Para Railway Station, the Playford Alive Town Centre and Mark Oliphant College.Civil works and stage releases are underway, with Renewal SA releasing around 240 allotments per year over an approximately eight year delivery program. The expansion is expected to support an average of 590 full time equivalent jobs annually and contribute an estimated $570 million to Gross State Product over the development period.
Playford North Extension: Residential Growth Area
Large greenfield residential growth area in the City of Playford, extending MacDonald Park, Munno Para West and Munno Para Downs west toward the Northern Expressway and north toward Dalkeith Road. The council structure plan covers about 729 hectares and the most recent representation review identifies around 582 hectares that could deliver approximately 7,834 new housing allotments over coming decades.
Essex Park & Gawler Showgrounds Regional Sporting Precinct
Masterplanned upgrade across 10.3 hectares along the North and South Para Rivers, enhancing the Gawler Aquatic Centre, Gawler Sport & Community Centre, and outdoor sporting infrastructure.
5,703 residents of Gawler - North are employed, from a labour force of 5,848. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,065, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Gawler - North features a well-rounded labor pool that includes both white and blue collar roles, with strong representation in essential services areas, an unemployment rate of 2.5%, and an estimated employment growth of 0.6% during the previous year. As of March 2026, 5,703 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate stands at 1.3% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, while workforce participation remains relatively typical at 69.2% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.6%. According to Census data, only 8.2% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows a strong concentration, with local representation reaching 1.3 times the regional average. On the other hand, professional & technical services comprise only 4.2% of local employment, compared to the regional figure of 7.3%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat limited. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that employment rose by 0.6% and the labor force grew by 1.0% over the 12-month period, leading to a 0.4 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced a 4.2% rise in employment, a 4.0% increase in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Gawler - North. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations among industries. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests Gawler - North employment will grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not incorporate localized population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gawler - North is $1,770 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $800 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,099 a year against an average of $64,421. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Gawler - North SA2 are below the national average, with a median of $56,099 and an average of $64,421. For comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded a median income of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $61,804 for the median and $70,973 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Gawler - North sit near the 50th percentile nationally.
The most common income band is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 36.4% of residents (3,860 people), which aligns with the broader regional figure of 31.8% in this category. After accounting for housing expenditures, residents retain 87.1% of their earnings, indicating solid purchasing power, and the area is situated in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
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Gawler - North had 3,404 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 17.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the most recent Census consisted of 93.8% separate houses and 6.2% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to the Adelaide metropolitan breakdown of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Gawler - North was comparable to the metropolitan average at 33.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (50.7%) or rented (16.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 sat below the Adelaide metropolitan median of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $310, compared to $320 across the metropolitan area.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Gawler - North are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gawler - North counted 3,404 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,782 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 77.6% of households, consisting of couples with children (37.3%), couples without children (27.1%), and single-parent households (12.4%). Non-family households constitute 22.4% of the total, with single-person households at 20.1% and group houses at 2.4%. The median household size of 2.7 residents is higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.7% of adults in Gawler - North hold a university qualification, including 10.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,959 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,005 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region shows lower university completion rates than the national benchmark, with 14.7% of residents holding a higher education degree compared to 30.4% across Australia. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational qualifications are prevalent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (31.5%). Enrolment levels are high, with 29.9% of the population participating in formal education. Primary school students account for 12.0%, secondary school students comprise 9.3%, and tertiary students make up 4.0% of the population.
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Getting around Gawler - North means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport options in Gawler - North consist of 20 active bus stops. These stops serve 1 distinct routes, which provide 85 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is limited, with residents living an average of 822 meters from their closest stop. As a residential district, most commuters travel outside the area, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 95%. Households average 1.9 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A low proportion of residents (8.2%) work from home according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 12 daily runs, which is equivalent to approximately 4 weekly runs for each transit stop.
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65.5% of residents in Gawler - North report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Gawler - North presents favorable health profiles based on mortality and chronic illness data. The prevalence of common illnesses is low among the general population, although it rises above national averages in older, high-risk groups. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, at approximately 51% of the population (~5,429 people). The most frequent diagnoses in the area are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.3% and 9.2% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 65.5% of residents reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Residents of working age exhibit higher-than-average rates of chronic illnesses.
Citizens aged 65 and older represent 17.5% of the population (1,855 people), below the 19.2% average for Greater Adelaide. Seniors in the area face some health challenges, ranking lower nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gawler - North is largely Australian-born, at 86.1% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.6%) and Australian (30.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Gawler - North exhibits low cultural diversity, with Australian-born residents making up 86.1% of the population, citizens representing 93.5%, and English-only speakers accounting for 96.7% of households. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 41.7% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Islam, which accounts for 0.3% of residents compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. The most common ancestries in Gawler - North are English at 35.6% (above the regional average of 27.8%), Australian at 30.5% (above the regional average of 22.8%), and German at 7.4%. Other ethnic ancestries show minor differences from regional levels, including Dutch at 1.5% (compared to 1.2% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Maltese at 0.5% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gawler - North is 40. 23.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 40 in Gawler - North matches the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and is slightly older than the Australian median of 38. The 5 - 14 age group is well represented at 13.6% compared to the metropolitan area, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 9.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 4.6% to 5.6% of the population, while the 5 to 14 age group fell from 15.2% to 13.6% and the 45 to 54 group declined from 15.1% to 13.7%.
Projections for 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 36% (518 people) to reach 1,975 from 1,456.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gawler - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 695 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,545 at the 2021 Census → 10,605 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (402011025). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.