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Gawler South suburb profile

Gawler South is an established residential pocket immediately south of Gawler's town centre, offering a village-style lifestyle popular with families and commuters. Streets are lined with mature trees and a mix of older weatherboard and bluestone cottages alongside more recent infill, so homes tend to have character and modest gardens. The suburb provides easy access to the main street shops, local schools and sporting clubs, with river parklands and walking trails close by. It is also within reach of the Gawler railway line and the principal road routes north of Adelaide, making regular travel straightforward.

Gawler South property market performance

Property growth+23.4%Past 12 months

Gawler South has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. House values rose sharply, up 14.6% over the last 12 months to a median house price of $737,500.

Over the past three months 18 houses and 4 units changed hands. Houses sold in a median of 54 days.

The rental market in Gawler South saw house rents average $550, up a solid 8.9% over the last 12 months.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$738KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
14.6%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
184
Median days on market
Past 12 months
54N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$550N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
8.9%N/A

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Gawler South demographics

The community has a population of 2,618, a median age of 46 and a median household income of $1,238 a week, about $64,376 a year.

Families are dominated by couples: couple families without children are the largest group at 43.7%, while couple families with children make up 35.4%. Together, couple families account for roughly four in five families (79.1%), one-parent families represent 19.7%, and other families 1.3%.

Homes in Gawler South are mostly owner-occupied, about 68.9% owner-occupied (31.3% owned outright and 37.6% owned with a mortgage), with 31.2% of homes rented.

Suburbs near Gawler South

Some popular suburbs near Gawler South include:

  • Gawler: Historic regional town with a well-established main street and civic centre.
  • Gawler East: Primarily residential area with leafy streets and suburban parks.
  • Willaston: Semi-rural neighbourhood with a mix of older homes and open paddocks.
  • Gawler West: Established suburb with mature trees and convenient local shopping options.
  • Evanston South: Newer residential neighbourhood with recent housing and local green spaces.

How does Gawler South compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Gawler South’s median house price is 3.1% higher than Willaston’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Gawler South have grown 2.2% higher than in Gawler.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Gawler South have grown 4.9% higher than in Gawler East.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Gawler are selling 13.0% faster than in Gawler South.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in nearby Gawler East are selling 10.9% faster than in Gawler South.
  • Investment considerations: In Gawler South, the rental yield for house is 13.2% lower than the Adelaide average, while the rental yield for units is 17.9% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Gawler South have grown 24.3% lower than the average rate of growth across Adelaide.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Gawler South have grown 12.5% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Adelaide.

Choose the right real estate agents in Gawler South

Currently, there are 35 real estate agents working in Gawler South—but not all agents deliver the same results. The right agent could make a huge difference to your final sale price.

Only 5 out of these 35 agents sold 34.5% of all properties in Gawler South over the past year. Choosing one of these top-performing agents means tapping into proven expertise for a better sale outcome.

Real estate agents in Gawler South typically charge a commission of 1.5% to 3.25%. Negotiating a fair commission rate and the right structure can motivate your agent to work even harder, helping you sell for more and potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

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