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At a Glance: Gawler Region Property Market — 4 February to 3 May 2026
Key market findings from 90 confirmed residential sales across the Gawler district between 4 February and 3 May 2026.
- Median House Price: $740,000
- Total Confirmed Sales: 90
- Sales with Disclosed Prices: 73
- Contact Agent (Undisclosed): 17
- Lowest Sale: $599,900
- Highest Sale: $1,300,000
- Most Active Price Band: $700,000 – $749,999 (19 sales)
- 3-Bedroom Median: $710,000 (48 sales)
- 4-Bedroom Median: $845,000 (18 sales)
- 5-Bedroom Median: $948,000 (7 sales)
- Highest Suburb Median: Hewett — $857,500 (4 disclosed sales)
- Most Active Suburb: Gawler East — $830,000 median (21 disclosed sales)
- Previous Period Median: $775,000 (4 Nov 2025 – 3 Feb 2026)
- Data Source: realestate.com.au
- Report Period: 4 February 2026 – 3 May 2026
Summary: Between 4 February and 3 May 2026, the Gawler district recorded 90 confirmed residential sales, with 73 disclosing a sale price and 17 listed as Contact Agent. The median house price — calculated exclusively from the 73 publicly disclosed transactions (excluding 17 Contact Agent listings) — was $740,000, with the lowest recorded sale at $599,900 and the highest at $1,300,000. The 3-bedroom median was $710,000 from 48 sales, the 4-bedroom median was $845,000 from 18 sales, and the 5-bedroom median was $948,000 from 7 sales. The most active price band was $700,000–$749,999, accounting for 19 of 73 residential transactions. Gawler East recorded the highest volume with 21 disclosed sales and a median of $830,000, while Hewett recorded the highest suburb median at $857,500 from 4 disclosed sales. The previous three-month period (4 November 2025 – 3 February 2026) recorded a median of $775,000 from 89 disclosed sales, with the seasonal transition from summer to autumn contributing to the shift in both volume and median. Data sourced from realestate.com.au confirmed sold records for the Gawler region, compiled by Gawler East Real Estate.
Gawler House Prices — What the Market Is Doing Right Now
The Gawler district recorded 90 confirmed residential sales between 4 February and 3 May 2026, with 73 disclosing a sale price. The median house price — calculated exclusively from the 73 publicly disclosed transactions — was $740,000.
This three-month rolling report covers the transition from late summer into autumn across the Gawler region — historically a period of softer sales volume as the Adelaide market moves out of its peak spring and summer activity window. Understanding this seasonal context is important when reading the comparison with the previous period.
The most active price band was $700,000–$749,999, which recorded 19 property sales — 26% of all disclosed transactions. This is the second consecutive rolling period in which the $700k–$749k range has been the most active bracket, confirming it as the consistent core of the Gawler district market.
For a month-by-month view of recent activity, see our monthly sales reports: Houses Sold in Gawler — 4 April to 3 May 2026 and Houses Sold in Gawler — 4 March to 3 April 2026 .
About This Dataset & the Gawler Region
The table below summarises key statistics from the Gawler district residential sales dataset for the period 4 February to 3 May 2026.
The suburbs included in this report — Gawler, Gawler East, Gawler West, Gawler South, Willaston, Evanston, Evanston Park, Evanston Gardens, Evanston South, Hewett, and Gawler Belt — are neighbouring communities that together form the broader Gawler district. While each suburb has its own character and price profile, they share the same regional identity, infrastructure and community fabric. Analysing them together provides the most complete picture of home sales activity and pricing trends across the region.
This three-month rolling report provides a more statistically reliable view of the market than a single month's data, with 73 disclosed sales across 10 active suburbs offering a meaningful sample size for both district-wide and suburb-level analysis. For a month-by-month breakdown, see our monthly sales reports.
Property classifications are based on how listings are categorised by realestate.com.au at the time of extraction. Includes strata-titled and community-titled residential dwellings where listed under primary residential categories on the platform.
Gawler Region Residential Sales — Dataset Summary (4 February to 3 May 2026)
Compiled by Gawler East Real Estate from public residential sale records.
Download the full Gawler district residential sales dataset — 4 February to 3 May 2026 (Excel — 90 sales).
Data Source
All sales data sourced from realestate.com.au confirmed sold listings for the Gawler region. Only sales with publicly disclosed prices are used when calculating median values and price ranges. Recorded sales listed as Contact Agent are included in the total count but excluded from all median and price range calculations. Compiled by Andrew McKiggan, Gawler East Real Estate, RLA248695.
How Many Houses Sold in Gawler — February to May 2026?
90 confirmed residential sales were recorded across the Gawler district between 4 February and 3 May 2026 — compared with 101 total sales in the previous period (4 November 2025 – 3 February 2026).
The reduction in volume is consistent with the normal seasonal pattern across the Adelaide northern suburbs. The spring and summer months — roughly October through February — typically generate the strongest buyer activity as warmer weather brings more people out to inspect and sellers feel more confident listing. As autumn sets in, both listing volumes and buyer inspection rates soften naturally across the district. The buyers who remain active in the cooler months tend to be genuinely motivated — they need to move rather than simply wanting to — which continues to support pricing for well-positioned homes.
Monthly Sales Activity Within the Period
March was by far the most active month with 50 home sales, reflecting the tail end of the summer activity window — anchored by a concentration of premium Gawler East transactions including two sales above $1,000,000 in early March. The February figures capture a partial month of 6 recorded sales, consistent with the typical late-summer slowdown before the March market picks up. April eased to 31 sales as the district settled into its autumn rhythm.
The month-by-month median movement — $768,000 in March easing to $710,000 in April — reflects the seasonal shift in property mix as the cooler months saw fewer premium Gawler East transactions and a higher proportion of mid-range home sales across the broader district.
What Is the Median House Price in Gawler SA?
The median house price across the Gawler region for 4 February to 3 May 2026 was $740,000, calculated exclusively from the 73 publicly disclosed transactions (excluding 17 Contact Agent listings).
Compared with the previous period (4 November 2025 – 3 February 2026, median $775,000), the headline figure shows a $35,000 reduction. However, this comparison requires important context before drawing conclusions about price direction.
Seasonal volume shift. The previous period covered the peak spring-summer window with 89 disclosed sales. This period captures the autumn market transition with 73 disclosed sales. Fewer transactions, particularly at the premium end, naturally influence the median.
The outlier effect. The previous period included a $1,700,000 sale in Gawler East and a $510,000 entry-level sale in Evanston, creating an unusually wide range. The current period's highest sale was $1,300,000. The absence of a single exceptional result accounts for a meaningful portion of the apparent median shift.
A notable market anomaly. The highest sale in this period — $1,300,000 at 9 Brown Street, Willaston — was recorded for a 3-bedroom property. This means a 3-bedroom home achieved the highest sale price across the entire district, outperforming all 4-bedroom sales (ceiling $1,280,000) and all 5-bedroom sales (ceiling $1,270,000). This is a rare result that reflects the exceptional nature of that specific property rather than a broad shift in 3-bedroom pricing.
The bedroom story is more stable. 3-bedroom homes edged up from $705,000 to $710,000. 4-bedroom homes strengthened from $836,000 to $845,000. The headline median softening is concentrated in the seasonal volume reduction and the change in property mix, not in the core family-home segments.
The most accurate reading of the current market: the core Gawler family-home segments have held firm through the seasonal transition, with the apparent median drop largely reflecting the change in the mix of homes sold rather than a broad-based price decline.
Gawler House Prices by Bedroom — What Does Each Extra Room Cost?
The bedroom premium in Gawler SA: Moving from a 3-bedroom to a 4-bedroom home currently represents a median price step of approximately $135,000 across the district. This premium has held consistently across both rolling periods ($131,000 previously), suggesting stable relative demand for 4-bedroom family homes. Moving from 4-bedroom to 5-bedroom adds a further $103,000 at the median — though the 5-bedroom market is smaller and more sensitive to which specific properties transact in any given period.
If you are considering whether to invest in a fourth bedroom before selling, the data consistently shows a meaningful price step that has held across two consecutive rolling periods. A free property appraisal will help you assess whether the investment stacks up in your specific street.
How Do House Prices Compare Across Gawler Suburbs?
The suburb comparison below is based on sales with publicly disclosed prices only. Suburbs with fewer than 3 disclosed sales should be treated as indicative — small samples produce significant variation period to period.
*Hewett's apparent drop from $1,060,000 to $857,500 should be read carefully. The previous period's $1,060,000 was anchored by a single sale at that exact price point. With 4 disclosed sales this period, Hewett's $857,500 median is the most statistically reliable Hewett figure recorded across either rolling period and remains the highest suburb median in the district.
Gawler East — volume and consistency combined. With 21 disclosed sales and a median of $830,000, Gawler East is both the most active suburb and the most statistically reliable result in this report. The $9,000 lift from $821,000 to $830,000 across a large sample is a meaningful signal of sustained pricing strength in the district's premium residential area. For a full 12-month analysis, see our Gawler East house prices annual report.
Willaston — the standout mover of the period. Up $31,000 from $689,000 to $720,000 across 9 disclosed sales, Willaston recorded the most statistically meaningful price movement of the period. This suggests genuine strengthening in buyer demand for Willaston's value-oriented housing stock as the broader market absorbed the seasonal transition.
Evanston Gardens now has 10 disclosed sales — the strongest sample it has recorded across either rolling period — producing a $710,000 median that can be considered reliable district context rather than indicative only.
What Is the Price Distribution of Houses Sold in the Gawler Region?
While the full price range across the Gawler district ran from $599,900 to $1,300,000, the majority of activity was concentrated within a narrower middle band.
Market Insight: The $700,000–$749,999 band recorded 19 sales — 26% of all disclosed transactions. The $700,000–$799,999 range combined accounted for 29 of 73 disclosed sales — 40% of the entire market. The core of the Gawler district sits firmly and consistently in this bracket across both rolling periods. Notably the $850,000–$999,999 range recorded 12 sales — strong premium-segment activity for what is typically a quieter seasonal window, suggesting genuine buyer depth above $850,000 in the district.
How Does the Gawler Market Compare with the Previous Period?
Adelaide's property market — including the Gawler northern suburbs — follows a well-established seasonal pattern. Spring and summer (roughly October through February) generate the highest listing volumes, the most active buyer pools and typically the strongest competition for well-presented homes. As the weather cools through March, April and May, buyer inspection rates soften, fewer vendors choose to list, and the overall pace eases naturally.
This seasonal dynamic does not mean prices are falling. The buyers who are active in autumn tend to be genuinely motivated — they need to move, not just want to — which continues to support pricing for well-positioned properties across the district.
*Hewett comparison involves small samples in both periods — treat as directional context rather than a precise price movement.
The headline read: Volume softened as expected in the seasonal transition from summer to autumn — 11 fewer total sales, 16 fewer disclosed. The headline median dropped $35,000 — largely explained by the absence of the $1,700,000 outlier from the previous period and a lower concentration of premium home sales as the market cooled seasonally. The core family-home segments — 3 and 4-bedroom properties making up 66 of 73 disclosed sales — have both held firm or strengthened. Willaston's $31,000 median lift is the standout positive signal of the period.
What to watch as spring approaches: Historically the Gawler district sees renewed listing activity from September onwards as sellers bring their homes to market for the peak buyer season. The window between now and the spring surge is an ideal time to appoint an agent, prepare your home and position for a strong campaign. A free property appraisal now gives you time to make preparation decisions without rushing.
All Confirmed House Sales in the Gawler Region — 4 February to 3 May 2026
The table below lists all 90 confirmed residential sales recorded across the Gawler district between 4 February and 3 May 2026, including all disclosed and Contact Agent transactions. Sales listed as Contact Agent did not disclose a public sale price and are excluded from all median calculations.
Download the full Gawler district residential sales dataset — 4 February to 3 May 2026 (Excel — 90 sales).
How Does the Gawler Property Market Fit Within Greater Adelaide?
Gawler sits approximately 45 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD and forms the northern boundary of the metropolitan area. The district is serviced by the Gawler rail line with regular services to the city, making it accessible for commuters while offering significantly more land than comparable inner and middle-ring suburbs.
The district median of $740,000 for 4 February to 3 May 2026 continues to represent strong value relative to greater Adelaide's broader median. Buyers who are priced out of Salisbury, Elizabeth or Golden Grove are increasingly looking north to Gawler and surrounds, where 3-bedroom homes in the $650,000–$750,000 range on established allotments remain available — a price point that is increasingly rare closer to the city.
The Barossa Valley wine region begins just east of Gawler, and the combination of rural character, urban amenity and train access continues to underpin longer-term demand across the district regardless of seasonal fluctuation.
As spring approaches, the Gawler market historically sees renewed energy — more listings, more buyers inspecting, and greater competition for well-presented homes. For sellers, the autumn and early winter period represents a strategic window to prepare, appoint an agent and position ahead of the spring surge.
Recent sold prices can provide a useful guide, but factors like presentation, land size, upgrades, location and buyer demand can significantly affect the final sale result. If you're researching current values or thinking about selling, read our guide to how much your house may be worth in Gawler , including how local property appraisals work and what influences pricing in the current market.
Frequently Asked Questions — Gawler House Prices & Property Market
This FAQ answers the most common questions about house prices in Gawler SA, based on confirmed residential property sales data recorded between 4 February and 3 May 2026.
1. What is the median house price in Gawler SA?
$740,000 is the median house price in Gawler SA for the period 4 February to 3 May 2026, calculated exclusively from the 73 publicly disclosed transactions (excluding 17 Contact Agent listings) recorded across the district.
The previous three-month period (4 November 2025 – 3 February 2026) recorded a median of $775,000 from 89 disclosed sales. The $35,000 difference is largely explained by the seasonal transition from summer to autumn, the absence of the previous period's $1,700,000 outlier sale, and fewer premium transactions during the cooler months. The core 3 and 4-bedroom segments of the market have held firm or strengthened across both periods.
2. How many houses sold in Gawler SA between 4 February and 3 May 2026?
90 confirmed residential sales were recorded across the Gawler SA region between 4 February and 3 May 2026, of which 73 disclosed a sale price and 17 were listed as Contact Agent.
The previous period recorded 101 total sales with 89 disclosed — a reduction consistent with the normal seasonal easing from summer into autumn across the northern Adelaide region. March was the most active month with 50 property sales, anchored by a concentration of premium Gawler East transactions in early March including two sales above $1,000,000.
3. What is the median price of a 3-bedroom house in Gawler SA?
$710,000 is the median price of a 3-bedroom house in Gawler SA for the period 4 February to 3 May 2026, based on 48 sales with publicly disclosed prices.
The 3-bedroom median has edged up from $705,000 in the previous period, confirming the most actively traded segment of the Gawler district held firm through the seasonal transition. Prices ranged from $599,900 to $1,300,000, with the $1,300,000 result at 9 Brown Street, Willaston representing an exceptional result that also stands as the highest sale across all bedroom categories for the period.
4. What is the median price of a 4-bedroom house in Gawler SA?
$845,000 is the median price of a 4-bedroom house in Gawler SA for the period 4 February to 3 May 2026, based on 18 sales with publicly disclosed prices.
The 4-bedroom median strengthened from $836,000 in the previous period. The premium for a 4th bedroom over a 3-bedroom home is currently approximately $135,000 across the Gawler district, consistent with the $131,000 premium recorded previously. Prices ranged from $715,000 to $1,280,000.
5. Which suburb in Gawler SA has the highest median house price?
Hewett recorded the highest suburb median at $857,500 for the period 4 February to 3 May 2026, based on 4 disclosed sales. Gawler East recorded the most statistically reliable premium result at $830,000 from 21 disclosed sales.
Gawler East has held the strongest volume-backed median across both consecutive rolling periods ($821,000 then $830,000), confirming its position as the premium residential area within the district. Hewett's higher median reflects a smaller sample more sensitive to individual sale results. For a 12-month analysis of Gawler East, see our Gawler East house prices annual report.
6. What is the most active price range for houses in Gawler SA?
The $700,000–$749,999 band was the most active in the Gawler region for 4 February to 3 May 2026, recording 19 of 73 disclosed sales — 26% of all disclosed transactions.
The $700,000–$799,999 range as a whole accounted for 29 of 73 disclosed sales — 40% of the entire market. This bracket has been the dominant buyer activity zone across both consecutive rolling periods, confirming it as the consistent core of the Gawler district market.
7. Are house prices rising or falling in Gawler SA?
The median moved from $775,000 in the previous period to $740,000 in the current period — a $35,000 shift that should not be read as a broad price decline. The 3-bedroom median rose $5,000 and the 4-bedroom median strengthened by $9,000.
The absence of the previous period's $1,700,000 outlier accounts for a meaningful portion of the apparent median drop. The core family-home segments — 3 and 4-bedroom homes making up 66 of 73 disclosed sales — have both held firm or strengthened. The Gawler district market is best described as consolidating through a seasonal transition. As spring approaches, renewed buyer competition historically supports stronger conditions for well-presented homes across the district.
8. What affects house prices in Gawler SA?
House prices in Gawler SA are influenced by suburb location, land size, number of bedrooms, property condition, time of year and current buyer demand. Suburb choice has the most significant impact on final sale price within the district.
Gawler East consistently commands the highest volume-backed median due to its elevated position, larger allotments and established housing stock. The time of year also has a meaningful impact — spring and summer generate stronger buyer competition and typically higher sale prices for well-presented homes. The bedroom premium is currently approximately $135,000 between 3 and 4-bedroom homes across the district, consistent across two consecutive rolling periods.
9. How do I find out what my Gawler SA property is worth?
The most accurate way to find out what your property is worth in the Gawler SA market is a free appraisal from a local agent with direct knowledge of recent comparable sales in your street.
Online estimates frequently miss suburb-specific factors and don't account for the seasonal timing of your sale. Andrew McKiggan from Gawler East Real Estate provides free property appraisals in Gawler SA with no obligation, based on the same confirmed sales data published in this report. The right preparation and pricing strategy — including understanding where your home sits in the current price distribution — can make a material difference to your final result.
Related Gawler Property Market Reports
- Houses Sold in Gawler — 4 April to 3 May 2026
- Houses Sold in Gawler — 4 March to 3 April 2026
- Gawler East House Prices Annual Report
- Gawler House Prices Annual Report 2025 — 45.8% Growth & Complete Suburb Market Update
- Free Property Appraisal in Gawler SA
What Is Your Gawler Property Worth Today?
Understanding what the market is doing is one thing — knowing what your specific property is worth in the current conditions is another.
Every home in the Gawler district is different. Suburb location, land size, bedroom count, presentation, street position and the timing of your sale all influence the final outcome. A property in Gawler East on a large allotment will be assessed very differently to a comparable home in Gawler West, even at the same bedroom count.
Working with a locally based real estate agent in Gawler SA who tracks the market month by month and understands the seasonal dynamics that affect both pricing and buyer behaviour will give you a far more accurate picture than any automated online estimate.
At Gawler East Real Estate, Andrew McKiggan provides detailed property appraisals based on the same confirmed sales data published in this report. With just 1.5% commission and no hidden fees, you keep more of your sale price.
