Willaston SA

Postcode 5118 · Gawler LGA

Willaston is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Gawler local government area (postcode 5118). With a population of 3,458, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $65K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, German.

The median house price in Willaston is $720,000, having surged 20% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $542. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,213.

Public transport access includes 13 bus stops. The crime rate in the Gawler LGA is moderate at 4,453 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Willaston offers a gross rental yield of 3.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($720K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 11.0x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +20.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$720K/$950K Near Median
Affordability11.0x Stretched
Price Momentum+20.0% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$720K
20% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
3,458
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,254
Personal Income /wk$713
Mortgage /mth$1,213
CRIME (Gawler LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,453
Total Incidents154
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops13
Data: 2025-Q4