Gawler South is a smaller residential area in South Australia within the Gawler local government area (postcode 5118). It is home to about 2,618 residents, with a mature demographic and a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $64K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement staying broadly stable across the broader catchment, with population growth running at +1.3% year-on-year at the LGA level. SA employment has moved +2.1% year-on-year in the official Jobs and Skills Australia NERO series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. SA also had 23 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 2 underway, and 11 in planning as at 2 October 2024, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and education. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.
The median house price in Gawler South is $983,000, having climbed sharply by 38.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $388,000 (+18.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $425. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.
Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 12 bus stops. The crime rate in the Gawler LGA is moderate at 5,997 incidents per 100,000 population.
On the investment side, Gawler South shows a gross rental yield of approximately 2.2%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($983K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 15.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +38.9% year-on-year. Population growth of +1.3% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.