Gawler, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Gawler is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 703. Elevation: 374 ft (114 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

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

703 Population 22/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
36.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone

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People

Population703
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Population703
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Coordinates-41.1938°, 146.1569°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (923 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gawler

Gawler is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 703. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Climate in Gawler

Gawler has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Feb (17.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 718 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C / 63°F 12.4° / 21.6° 48.0
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.9° 35.1
Mar 15.6°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20.4° 42.8
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 8.7° / 17.7° 56.8
May 11.2°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.5° 64.4
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 5.2° / 13.5° 72.4
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 4.8° / 12.9° 85.7
Aug 9.1°C / 48°F 5° / 13.2° 77.6
Sep 10.2°C / 50°F 6.1° / 14.3° 75.8
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 7.4° / 15.9° 55.2
Nov 13.8°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18° 56.8
Dec 15.3°C / 60°F 10.8° / 19.8° 47.5
Gawler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below Australia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area31.8 sq mi (82.3 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates41.1938°S, 146.1569°E
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.18"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 48 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
February 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in
July 42°F (5°C) 6.2 in Coldest, Wettest
August 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in
September 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in

Gawler has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Gawler

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sprent Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gawler

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Coast (NZ) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 104.5 adult, contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Gawler

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Axeman's Hall of Fame
Bass Strait Maritime Centre
Home Hill
Sherwood Hall
The Hive Museum

Libraries in Gawler

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Devonport Library0.0
Penguin Library0.0
Ulverstone Library0.0

Zoos in Gawler

2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wings Farm Walk
Wings Wildlife Park

Airports Near Gawler

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Devonport AirportDPOMedium Airport
Wynyard AirportBWTMedium Airport
George Town AirportGEESmall Airport
Long Hill Airport-Small Airport
Mole Creek Airport-Small Airport
The Vale Airport-Small Airport
Waratah Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gawler

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gawler Post Office

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Waterfalls
8
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Waterfalls Near Gawler

8 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Gawler.

Name Description
Castra Falls
Delaneys Falls
Dynamo Falls
Preston Falls
Secret Place Cascades
Silver Falls
Step Falls
Upper Preston Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 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 703 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 31.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gawler?

Gawler has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches.

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