Gawler, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Gawler is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 24,988. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

24,988 Population 30/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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People

Population24,988
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population24,988
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates-34.6025°, 138.7490°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation18.3 inches (464 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gawler

Gawler is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 24,988. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Gawler

Gawler has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.4°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 477 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 15.5° / 31.4° 21.8
Feb 23.1°C / 74°F 15.5° / 30.7° 19.6
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 13.6° / 28.1° 23.9
Apr 17°C / 63°F 10.5° / 23.6° 30.5
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8.3° / 19° 44.9
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.7° 61.9
Jul 10.2°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.9° 59.5
Aug 10.8°C / 51°F 5.3° / 16.4° 54.9
Sep 13°C / 55°F 6.7° / 19.2° 61.1
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 8.2° / 22.6° 37.9
Nov 18.6°C / 65°F 11.1° / 26° 32.8
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 14° / 28.7° 28.5
Gawler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates34.6025°S, 138.7490°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 105 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 120 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 100 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 54 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 144 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 55 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 65 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 75 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 61 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 125 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 45 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 130 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 49 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 128 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 65 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 66 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 107 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 126 km
Aug 2, 2004 29 km N of Clare, Australia M2.7 116 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 KANGAROO ISLAND Earthquake - - 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in

Gawler has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Gawler

Institution Type Founded Website
University of Adelaide, Roseworthy Campus University - ,
University of Adelaide, Roseworthy Campus, Farm Animal Teaching Facility University - ,
University of Adelaide, Roseworthy Piggery University - ,

Schools in Gawler

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Immanuel Lutheran School Gawler - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gawler

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
5MBS - MP3 128 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 - MP3 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) adelaide, blues AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
WOW FM 100.5 - AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
5EBI 103.1 FM mix AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Gawler

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adelaide Tramway Museum
Barossa Museum
Bowdens Cottage
Classic Jet Fighter Museum
Gawler Old Telegraph Museum-National Trust
Greenock Aviation Museum
Gumeracha & District History Centre Inc.
National Military Vehicle Museum
National Motor Museum
National Motor Museum
National Rail Museum
Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust
Roseworthy Agricultural Museum
Salisbury Water Wheel Museum
South Australian Aviation Museum
South Australian Maritime Museum

Libraries in Gawler

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adelaide Plains Library - Two Wells0.0
City of Tea Tree Gully Library0.0
Eastick0.0
Gawler Public Library0.0
Gumeracha Library0.0
Ingle Farm Library0.0
Len Beadell (Salisbury) Library0.0
Lyndoch Library0.0
Mawson Lakes Library0.0
Playford Civic Centre Library0.0
Playford Library0.0
Port Adelaide Library0.0
Tanunda Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gawler

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farm Fresh Market Parafield Airport
The People’s Market

Restaurants in Gawler

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asian Central
Bamboo Hut Bistro
Gawler Palace Chinese Restaurant
Harvest of India

Cafes in Gawler

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boost Juice
Cafe Nova
Cibo
Poetic Justice Cafe
The Java Hut

Cinemas in Gawler

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gawler Cinema

Clinics in Gawler

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Audika Hearing Clinic

Dentists in Gawler

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ronan's Dental Laboratory

Gas Stations in Gawler

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex

Banks in Gawler

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NAB
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Gawler

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Phoenix Plaza

Gyms in Gawler

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

F45 Training
Pole 4 Fitness
Zap Fitness

Breweries in Gawler

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barossa Valley Brewing
Ministry of Beer
Pirate Life
Rehn Bier Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Gawler

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gawler

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base Edinburgh-Medium Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga private airstrip-Small Airport
Balaklava Airport-Small Airport
Calvin Grove Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Gardens Airstrip-Small Airport
Claremont Airbase-Small Airport
Gawler Airport-Small Airport
Hoyleton Airbase-Small Airport
Huntfield Airfield-Small Airport
Kapunda Airport-Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield-Small Airport
Lower Light Airport-Small Airport
Lyndoch Airport-Small Airport
Murray Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Rollo's Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rowland Flat Airstrip-Small Airport
Sedan Airfield-Small Airport
Steinfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Stonefield Gliding-Small Airport
Strathalbyn Airport-Small Airport
Truro Flat Airpark-Small Airport
Woodside Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gawler

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gawler Post Office

Treatment Centers in Gawler

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Salisbury Primary Health Care Services

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Gawler?

Gawler has a population of 24,988 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gawler?

Gawler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches.

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