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Gawler Belt, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Gawler Belt is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 942. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
942 Population 1/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$28,629 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$28,629 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population942
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,629
Per Capita$28,629
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership94.2%
Housing Units377

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Population942
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates-34.5781°, 138.7276°
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)
Median Household Income$28,629
Median Age44.0 years

About Gawler Belt

Gawler Belt is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 942. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 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.

Gawler Belt has a population of 942 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

942
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gawler Belt vs Australia Average

The median household income in Gawler Belt is $28,629, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,629 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $551, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 89 business establishments.

Income: Gawler Belt vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,629
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,629
Avg Weekly Wage$551

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)89

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gawler Belt is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 94.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 377 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership94.2%
Owner-Occupied94.2%
Renter-Occupied5.8%
Housing Units377

Property Tax

Climate in Gawler Belt

Gawler Belt 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 Belt 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. The area gets 320 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 249 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)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-34.5781°N, 138.7276°W
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 M4.8 103 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 117 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 98 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 53 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 142 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 58 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 68 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 74 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 64 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 124 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 45 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 128 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 51 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 125 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 68 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 63 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 104 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 128 km
Aug 2, 2004 29 km N of Clare, Australia M2.7 113 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 112 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 Belt 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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Schools in Gawler Belt

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Xavier College
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Radio Stations near Gawler Belt

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 Belt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adelaide Tramway Museum
Bagot's Fortune Mining Museum
Barossa Museum
Bowdens Cottage
Classic Jet Fighter Museum
Gawler Old Telegraph Museum-National Trust
Greenock Aviation Museum
Gumeracha & District History Centre Inc.
Kapunda Museum
National Military Vehicle Museum
National Motor Museum
National Motor Museum
Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust
Roseworthy Agricultural Museum
Salisbury Water Wheel Museum

Libraries in Gawler Belt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adelaide Plains Library - Two Wells0.0
Eastick0.0
Gawler Public Library0.0
Gumeracha Library0.0
Kapunda Library0.0
Len Beadell (Salisbury) Library0.0
Lyndoch Library0.0
Mawson Lakes Library0.0
Playford Civic Centre Library0.0
Playford Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Tanunda Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gawler Belt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farm Fresh Market Parafield Airport

Breweries in Gawler Belt

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barossa Valley Brewing
Ministry of Beer
Rehn Bier Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Gawler Belt

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gawler Belt

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base EdinburghMedium Airport
Adelaide Parafield AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga private airstripSmall Airport
Balaklava AirportSmall Airport
Calvin Grove AirportSmall Airport
Cherry Gardens AirstripSmall Airport
Claremont AirbaseSmall Airport
Farrell Flat AirportSmall Airport
Gawler AirportSmall Airport
Hoyleton AirbaseSmall Airport
Huntfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Kapunda AirportSmall Airport
Lochiel AirfieldSmall Airport
Lower Light AirportSmall Airport
Lyndoch AirportSmall Airport
Murray Bridge AirportSmall Airport
Rollo's AerodromeSmall Airport
Rowland Flat AirstripSmall Airport
Sedan AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Stonefield GlidingSmall Airport
Strathalbyn AirportSmall Airport
Truro Flat AirparkSmall Airport
Woodside AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Gawler Belt

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Gawler Belt

What is the population of Gawler Belt?

Gawler Belt has a population of 942 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gawler Belt expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,629, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gawler Belt?

Gawler Belt 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. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches.

How is the job market in Gawler Belt?

Gawler Belt has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $551. There are 89 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gawler Belt?

The median home value in Gawler Belt is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 94.2%.

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