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| Locality | Gawler |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Town Of Gawler |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.59857 |
| Longitude | 138.74439 |
| Population | 20,006 |
| Density | 18697.2 /km² |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Elevation | 57 m |
| Postcode | 5118 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 39 km north-northeast |
Gawler is a locality in the Town Of Gawler local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of 20,006. The locality covers an area of 1.1 km², giving a population density of about 18697.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 57 m above sea level. It lies approximately 39 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Gawler is located at 34.5986°S, 138.7444°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5118.
Gawler rests in a landscape where the rich, red earth meets the gentle slopes descending from the Barossa Ranges. It lies 38.7 km north-north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 20°T), and is situated 11.8 km north-north-east of Craigmore. The North Para River, a ribbon of silver under the wide South Australian sky, carves its way through the town, its banks softened by willows and eucalyptus. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, warm scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the distant promise of vineyards. Sunlight, when it falls through the mature trees lining the streets, paints shifting patterns on the footpaths, a quiet reminder of the passage of seasons. Gawler's character is one of sturdy practicality, a place built to endure, yet possessing an undercurrent of quiet grace.
This is a place with deep roots, established in the mid-19th century as a gateway to the northern pastoral lands and, later, the burgeoning wine regions. The German heritage of the neighbouring Barossa is a palpable influence, evident in the architecture and a certain steadfastness in its people. The local economy, once reliant on agriculture and grazing, has diversified, with a strong presence in light industry and an increasing draw for tourism, thanks to its proximity to the world-renowned wine country. Gawler’s history is etched into its stone buildings and the laid-out grid of its streets, a testament to the vision of its early settlers and the enduring spirit of the generations that have followed.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Gawler, South Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Gawler, in the Town Of Gawler local government area.
Detailed location data for Gawler includes the postcode (5118), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Town Of Gawler), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gawler is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |