Gawler West

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.9% of the population, which is well above the Australian average.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 79.6% born here. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below both the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 88.8% of the community. Consequently, the share of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

A striking 57.2% of residents have no religion, a proportion that is far above the national and state averages.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 34.2% completing Year 12.

Household incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical weekly family income at $1,366. Only 4.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 45.8% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and the area also sees much higher rates of mental health conditions.

While 16.1% of people provide unpaid care—well above the national figure—volunteering is less common, at 13.5%, which is well below the state average.

First Nations people make up 3.7% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the national average and shows a higher rate of Year 12 completion than the state figure.

Single-person households are very common at 42.9%, and one-parent families make up 28.4%, both of which are far above the national averages.

Rental properties are very common, with 45.8% of households renting, far above the national figure. However, typical weekly rents are much lower than the national average at $200.

Public transport access is strong, with 99.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 14.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The area is relatively stable, with 30.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national average.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, with only 48.4% of adults active in the labour market. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area faces significant challenges with crime, recording offences per 100,000 that are much higher than most areas, particularly regarding property damage and burglary.

The neighbourhood is quite accessible, with 91.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school and 93.5% near a park, both far above the state averages.