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Gawler West suburb profile

Gawler West is a predominantly residential pocket on the western edge of the historic town of Gawler, offering a quiet, small-town feel with easy access to the services of the main township. Streets are lined with older single-storey homes and practical, more recent housing, making it popular with families and people seeking affordable, low-maintenance living close to community facilities. Local parks and creekside reserves give a green backdrop to the suburb and there are shops, cafés and schools a short trip into Gawler. Commuting and regional travel are straightforward thanks to Gawler's rail and road links.

Gawler West property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Gawler West has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units.

There were 8 house sales in the past 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 44 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Gawler West recorded average house rents of $540 over the last 12 months.

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Gawler West demographics

Gawler West is a small community of 975 people with a median age of 43. The typical household earns $927 a week, roughly $48,200 a year.

Family types are mixed. Couple families are the most common grouping: 37.4% are couple families without children and 28.9% are couple families with children, together about two-thirds of households. One-parent families account for 29.3% of families, and other families make up 4.5%.

Homes in Gawler West are slightly more often owner-occupied than rented, with owner-occupiers at 52.8% (19.7% owned outright and 33.1% with a mortgage) and renters at 47.2%.

Suburbs near Gawler West

Some popular suburbs near Gawler West include:

  • Evanston South: Residential area in Adelaide's northern growth corridor, with a mix of housing styles.
  • Evanston: Established neighbourhood known for mature streets and nearby parkland.
  • Reid: Semi-rural locality with paddocks and larger residential blocks.
  • Gawler: Historic town centre beside the Gawler River, with tree-lined streets.
  • Gawler South: Quiet riverside suburb with parkland and established homes.

How does Gawler West compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Gawler West’s median house price is 1.5% lower than Evanston’s.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Gawler West are selling 15.4% faster than in Evanston South.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Gawler West have grown 32.6% lower than the average rate of growth across Adelaide.

Choose the right real estate agents in Gawler West

There are 19 real estate agents in Gawler West, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 36.4% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Gawler West typically range from 1.5% to 3.25%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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