[1] Situated in the South Australian town of Gawler, it is 39.8 kilometres (24.7 mi) from Adelaide station.

South of the station, lie stabling sidings for Adelaide Metro's rolling stock.

It now houses an art gallery, displaying local artists, and is open on weekends.

[5] Railway electrification to Gawler began in 2018 and was completed in June 2022 following delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 state election.

[7] The station building has appeared in a number of films and television shows, including The Shiralee and McLeod's Daughters.