FairSquare/South Australia/Gawler
Suburb Dossier · SA · 5118

Gawler

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FairSquare's model rates Gawler, South Australia 7.1 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026.

Investors seeking a reliable workhorse asset should consider Gawler, a strategic regional centre 42 kilometers from Adelaide, offering an attractive 4.8% gross yield. Exceptionally low vacancy at 0.8% underscores strong tenant demand, complementing the suburb's accessible $520,000 median price and solid 10% annual capital appreciation. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +10.0% puts it ahead of the broader South Australia median.

Model Verdict
Workhorse Investment
7.1OUT OF 10
Median
$520K
house
Gross Yield
4.8%
derived
Weekly Rent
$480
3-bed median
12m Growth
+10.0%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Gawler

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
42km
Yield
derived from model
4.8%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$480
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$520K
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Yield PlayGrowth PlayEntry LevelSMSF
Model Tags
Momentum BuildingYield Compounder
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
Outpacing price
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

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01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
093-play investor playbook
1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
112026 Budget impact analysis
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FAQ
01

Is Gawler a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates Gawler, South Australia 7.1 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026. Investors seeking a reliable workhorse asset should consider Gawler, a strategic regional centre 42 kilometers from Adelaide, offering an attractive 4.8% gross yield. Exceptionally low vacancy at 0.8% underscores strong tenant demand, complementing the suburb's accessible $520,000 median price and solid 10% annual capital appreciation.

02

What is the median house price in Gawler?

The median house price in Gawler, SA is $520K. Weekly rent of $480 against a 4.8% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in Gawler?

Gawler has a gross rental yield of 4.8%, with a median weekly rent of $480. 12-month price growth is tracking at +10.0%.

04

Which investor profiles does Gawler suit?

Based on its market signals, Gawler aligns with: Yield Play, Growth Play, Entry Level, SMSF.

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