Average rent in Gawler - South, SA2026

Gawler - South is part of the Barossa council area and sits 38km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 21,662 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $285/week, which is above the South Australia median of $283/week. About 28% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$285/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
21,662

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Adelaide
38 km
Households renting
28%
Separate houses
81%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
18%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Barossa

Renting in Gawler - South

Gawler - South runs roughly with the South Australia state median — renters typically pay $285/week, close to the $283/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (68% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 28% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (81%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 42 and a population around 21,662. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 18% of residents were born overseas. Gawler - South is 38km from Adelaide, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Gawler - South?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Gawler - South, SA was $285. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Gawler - South rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Gawler - South came in at $285 — 1% above. Gawler - South sits 38km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 81% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Gawler - South have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Gawler - South's $285/week (ABS 2021): Salisbury North, Goolwa - Port Elliot, Port Adelaide. On the higher end, you've got Victor Harbor, Clarendon, Salisbury East. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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