Gawler, TAS 7315 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gawler is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7315, home to 703 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kentish local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 204 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 703
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,756 /week
- Median personal income
- $779 /week
- Median family income
- $1,962 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Central Coast (Tas.)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- West and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Braddon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Ulverstone Primary School
- Ulverstone High School
- West Ulverstone Primary School
- East Ulverstone Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (21.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 672 mm
- Reference station: Devonport Airport, 66.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 70.1% of the 288 resolvable premises in Gawler. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 4.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 23.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 70.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 613 across the Central Coast (Tas.) LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 501 other offences, 216 violent offences, 19 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gawler?
Gawler (TAS 7315) had 703 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Central Coast (Tas.) local government area.
What is the median rent in Gawler?
The median advertised rent in Gawler is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gawler?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Gawler covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ulverstone Primary School (2.5 km), Ulverstone High School (2.5 km), West Ulverstone Primary School (3.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gawler?
Gawler is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (70.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gawler?
Across Central Coast LGA, 613 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (501), violent (216), break-ins (19). 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 Gawler?
In Gawler, mean daily temperatures range from 10.6°C to 16.7°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Devonport Airport weather station (66.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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