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Population
Gawler East lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends
As of November 2025, the estimated population of Gawler East is around 6,338 people. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 5,689 people, marking a growth of 649 individuals (11.4%). The resident population estimate of 6,262 by AreaSearch, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, indicates this increase. An additional 265 validated new addresses since the Census date also contributed to this growth. This results in a density ratio of approximately 1,085 persons per square kilometer, comparable with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Gawler East's population growth exceeded both state (7.1%) and metropolitan area averages between the 2021 Census and November 2025, making it a notable growth leader in the region.
Interstate migration accounted for approximately 87% of overall population gains during this period. 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 based on 2021 data are adopted, adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, significant population increases in top quartile statistical areas across Australia are projected. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Gawler East is expected to increase by 2,555 persons to reach 8,893 people by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 39% over the 17-year period.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Gawler East among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Gawler East has received around 63 dwelling approvals per year on average over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 319 homes. As of FY26, 34 approvals have been recorded. This translates to approximately 2.2 people moving to the area per new home constructed annually between FY21 and FY25, suggesting strong demand supporting property values. The average construction cost value for new homes is $329,000, aligning with regional patterns.
In FY26, $5.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Gawler East records about three-quarters of the building activity per person and ranks among the 87th percentile nationally, indicating strong developer confidence. New development consists of 95% detached dwellings and 5% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a focus on family homes. With around 99 people per dwelling approval, Gawler East exhibits growth area characteristics.
According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to grow by 2,471 residents by 2041. Construction pace is currently reasonable but may face increasing competition as population grows.
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Infrastructure
Gawler East has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally
No infrastructure changes are anticipated in this area based on AreaSearch's findings. Key projects previously considered include Concordia Residential Development, Angle Vale Water and Sewer Infrastructure, Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) - SA Water, and SA Public Housing Maintenance and Services Contracts.
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Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) - SA Water
Part of SA Water's $1.5 billion Northern Suburbs Infrastructure Program to deliver critical water and recycled water network upgrades across northern Adelaide. The Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) uses recycled water to irrigate 25,000+ homes' open spaces and supports housing growth for over 40,000 new homes by increasing capacity for trunk water mains, pump stations, storage, and recycled water distribution.
Angle Vale Water and Sewer Infrastructure
SA Water project to deliver permanent trunk water and sewer infrastructure to the Angle Vale / Riverlea growth area in Adelaide's north. Works include approximately 5.2 km of water mains and 0.8 km of sewer mains, pumping stations and rising mains to replace interim tankering arrangements and enable thousands of new homes.
Enabling Infrastructure for Hydrogen Production
Australia has completed the National Hydrogen Infrastructure Assessment (NHIA) to 2050 and refreshed its National Hydrogen Strategy (2024). The programmatic focus has shifted to planning and enabling infrastructure through measures such as ARENA's Hydrogen Headstart and the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (from April 2025). Round 2 of Hydrogen Headstart consultation occurred in 2025. Collectively these actions aim to coordinate investment in transport, storage, water and electricity inputs linked to Renewable Energy Zones and priority hubs, supporting large-scale renewable hydrogen production and future export supply chains.
Enabling Digital Health Services for Regional and Remote Australia
National initiative to expand and improve digital health access for people in regional and remote Australia. Focus areas include enabling telehealth and virtual care, upgrading clinical systems and connectivity, supporting secure information exchange, and building workforce capability in digital health, aligned with the Australian Government's Digital Health Blueprint and Action Plan 2023-2033.
Bulk Water Supply Security
Nationwide program led by the National Water Grid Authority to improve bulk water security and reliability for non-potable and productive uses. Activities include strategic planning, science and business cases, and funding of state and territory projects such as storages, pipelines, dam upgrades, recycled water and efficiency upgrades to build drought resilience and support regional communities, industry and the environment.
National EV Charging Network (Highway Fast Charging)
Partnership between the Australian Government and NRMA to deliver a backbone EV fast charging network on national highways. Program funds and co-funds 117 DC fast charging sites at roughly 150 km intervals to connect all capital cities and regional routes, reducing range anxiety and supporting EV uptake.
Network Optimisation Program - Roads
A national program concept focused on improving congestion and reliability on urban road networks by using low-cost operational measures and technology (e.g., signal timing, intersection treatments, incident management) to optimise existing capacity across major city corridors.
Concordia Residential Development
Large-scale master planned community in northern Adelaide, rezoned in September 2025 to enable approximately 12,000 new homes supporting 25,000-30,000 residents over ~30 years, with an infrastructure-led scheme coordinating roads, services, a future train station, schools, health, recreation and retail facilities.
Employment
Employment performance in Gawler East has been broadly consistent with national averages
Gawler East has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6%.
As of June 2025, 3,135 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.9% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 58.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction, with manufacturing employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Professional & technical services employed only 4.7% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.3%.
The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the Census working population count compared to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, while labour force grew by 1.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. Applying these projections to Gawler East's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.
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Income
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates Gawler East's median income among taxpayers is $58,768. The average income in the area was $66,602 during this period. Nationally, these figures are slightly above average. In Greater Adelaide, the median income was $52,592 with an average of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Gawler East would be approximately $66,308 (median) and $75,147 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Gawler East rank modestly, between the 39th and 44th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 35.3% of residents (2,237 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, reflecting regional patterns where 31.8% occupy this range. After housing expenses, 86.4% of income remains for other expenses in Gawler East, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.
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Housing
Gawler East is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Gawler East's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 86.9% houses and 13.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gawler East stood at 36.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.6% and rented ones at 19.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,508, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $1,500. Median weekly rent in Gawler East was $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $290. Nationally, Gawler East's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Gawler East has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 74.2% of all households, including 27.4% couples with children, 33.9% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 25.8%, with lone person households at 24.1% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
Educational attainment in Gawler East aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics
The area's university qualification rate is 17.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.8%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (29.5%). A total of 24.0% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 9.4% in primary, 6.2% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education.
Educational provision includes Gawler East Primary School and Immanuel Gawler, serving a combined total of 777 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1010) with balanced educational opportunities. Both schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. There are 12.3 school places per 100 residents, which is below the regional average of 18.8, indicating some students may attend schools outside the area.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
The analysis of public transport in Gawler East shows that there are currently 28 operational transport stops. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 3 individual routes providing service. Collectively, these routes facilitate 220 weekly passenger trips.
The accessibility to public transport is rated as moderate, with residents typically located approximately 416 meters away from the nearest stop. On average, there are 31 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 7 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health performance in Gawler East is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts
Gawler East faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Private health cover stands at approximately 53%, compared to the average SA2 area's 49.9%.
The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.5%) and mental health issues (10.4%), while 60.9% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's 62.3%. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 24.8%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 19.0%. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly similar to the general population's health profile.
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Cultural Diversity
Gawler East ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Gawler East, as per the ABS Census 2016, had a cultural diversity below average. Its population comprised 81.3% born in Australia, 93.1% citizens, and 96.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 47.0%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 42.1%.
The top three ancestry groups were English (36.4%), Australian (28.5%), and German (7.2%). Notably, Welsh (0.6% vs 0.5%), Dutch (1.4% vs 1.5%), and Maltese (0.4% vs 0.5%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages.
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Age
Gawler East hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
Gawler East's median age is 46 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The age profile reveals that individuals aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, comprising 12.2% of the population, while those aged 25-34 make up a comparatively smaller proportion at 12.2%. Between 2021 and the present day, the 25-34 age group has increased from 11.5% to 12.2%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 12.2% to 11.0%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest substantial demographic shifts in Gawler East, with the 75-84 age group projected to grow by 85%, adding 439 residents and reaching a total of 959 individuals.