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Gawler East suburb profile

Gawler East sits on the eastern side of the historic town of Gawler and has a quietly residential character, with a mix of older weatherboard and stone cottages near the township and more recent suburban housing further out. The suburb is well served by parks and local open space, while the shops, schools and civic amenities of Gawler town centre are within easy reach. Transport connections include the regional train service at Gawler and major road links, so people after a small-town lifestyle with straightforward access to regional services and the city tend to find it appealing.

Gawler East property market performance

Gawler East has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $790,000 and house values have risen sharply, up 20.2% over the last 12 months.

Sales activity over the last 3 months shows 35 houses sold and one unit sold. Houses sold in a median of 52 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Gawler East shows an average house rent of $580 a week over the last 12 months; there isn't enough recent rental data to report reliable unit rents or rent changes.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$790KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
20.2%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
351
Median days on market
Past 12 months
52N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$580N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
N/AN/A

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Gawler East demographics

Gawler East is a community of 5,689 people with a median age of 46 and a median household income of $1,569 a week, roughly $81,600 a year.

Families make up the bulk of the population profile. Couple families, taken together, account for 82.9% of reported families, with 46.1% being couples without children and 36.8% couples with children. One-parent families represent 15.9% and other families 1.2%.

Owner-occupation is the most common form of tenure: 44.8% of homes are owned with a mortgage and 36.1% are owned outright, combining to 80.9% owner-occupied, while 19.1% are rented. In Gawler East, most homes are owner-occupied.

Suburbs near Gawler East

Some popular suburbs near Gawler East include:

  • Gawler South: Established residential area within the town of Gawler, with local parks.
  • Gawler: The region's main township, with a historic centre beside the Gawler River.
  • Kalbeeba: Semi-rural locality of farmland and bushland, with wide open spaces.
  • Willaston: Village-style neighbourhood with tree-lined streets and community reserves.
  • Gawler West: Suburban precinct with parks and riverside walking trails.

How does Gawler East compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Gawler East’s median house price is 7.1% higher than Gawler South’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Gawler East have grown 5.6% higher than in Gawler South.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Gawler East are selling 3.7% faster than in Gawler South.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Gawler East have grown 22.8% lower than the average rate of growth across Adelaide.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Gawler East have grown 26.3% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Adelaide.

Choose the right real estate agents in Gawler East

Choosing the right real estate agent in Gawler East can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 62 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 34.5% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 1.5% to 3.25%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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