Hewett, SA 5118 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hewett is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5118, home to 2,961 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Playford local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 40 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,961
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,439 /week
- Median personal income
- $951 /week
- Median family income
- $2,519 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Light
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - North
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Spence
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Hewett Primary School
- Xavier College
- Immanuel Lutheran School
- Gawler East Primary School
- Gawler Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 14 bus stops
- Stop 119 Kingfisher Dr - East side
- Stop 120 Jabiru Pde - East side
- Stop 118 Kingfisher Dr - South side
- Stop 115 Osprey Pde - West side
- Stop 117 Osprey Pde - East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 18 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 10 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 40.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 56.5% of the 1,038 resolvable premises in Hewett. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 56.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 43.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,064 across postcode 5118 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 346 theft, 269 property damage, 236 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hewett?
Hewett (SA 5118) had 2,961 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Light local government area.
What is the median rent in Hewett?
The median advertised rent in Hewett is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hewett?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Hewett covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Hewett Primary School (0.3 km), Xavier College (1.7 km), Immanuel Lutheran School (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hewett?
Hewett is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (56.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hewett?
Across postcode 5118, 1,064 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (346), property damage (269), violent (236). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Hewett?
In Hewett, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (40.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Hewett?
14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hewett centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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