Mawson Lakes
University attainment is the standout marker: 49.4% of residents hold a degree, 19.3 points above the national level. Mawson Lakes combines a young median age of 33 with 43.5% born overseas, 21.9 points above national, so demand is shaped by students, skilled migrants and professional households. Compared with nearby Salisbury and Pooraka, the suburb reads more planned and higher income, with household income in the 72.9 percentile and a 2026 median house price of $1,040,000.
Population
13,794
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,940/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
62
Median House
$1.0M
Median 1Q 2026
Buyers face an upper-north Adelaide price point, with the median house price at $1,040,000 in 1Q 2026, 12.9% above 1Q 2025 and currently at its recorded peak. The mix still suits families because 66.9% of dwellings are separate houses and 48.0% have 3 bedrooms, while 28.8% have 4 or more. Mortgage pressure is below stress settings at 19.7% of income, helped by a median monthly mortgage of $1,659 even though 42.6% of homes are mortgaged.
For Buyers
Buyers face an upper-north Adelaide price point, with the median house price at $1,040,000 in 1Q 2026, 12.9% above 1Q 2025 and currently at its recorded peak. The mix still suits families because 66.9% of dwellings are separate houses and 48.0% have 3 bedrooms, while 28.8% have 4 or more. Mortgage pressure is below stress settings at 19.7% of income, helped by a median monthly mortgage of $1,659 even though 42.6% of homes are mortgaged.
For Investors
Investor appeal is led by a large renter pool: 39.6% of homes are rented, compared with 42.6% under mortgage and 17.8% owned outright. Median rent is $360 per week, and rent-to-income sits at 18.6%, so tenant affordability looks stronger than in higher-stress markets. The main caution is the 6.1% vacancy rate, which is higher than investors prefer, partly because 58 development items and a 15.0% apartment share add competing rental choice.
Development Activity
Total DAs
336
Last 12 Months
62
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+3.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Mawson Lakes iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Endeavour College
7-12 · 738 students
Mawson Lakes School
R-6 · 716 students
Demographics
Mawson Lakes is younger and more internationally connected than the national profile. The median age is 33, which is 7.0 years below national, while 43.5% of residents were born overseas, 21.9 points above national. Education levels are also high, with 49.4% university qualified, 19.3 points above national. English ancestry leads at 3,538 people, but Chinese 1,273, Indian 1,056 and Vietnamese 746 ancestry groups matter because Punjabi 326 and Mandarin 319 are among the top languages.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
66.9%
Houses
18.0%
Townhouse
15.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is more owner-occupier weighted than the renter share first suggests: 17.8% are owned outright and 42.6% are mortgaged, compared with 39.6% rented. The median moved from $921,250 in 1Q 2025 to $1,040,000 in 1Q 2026, a 12.9% lift over 1 year, with no fall from peak because the latest quarter is also the peak. Compared with inner apartment markets, Mawson Lakes remains house-led at 66.9% separate homes, 18.0% semi-detached and 15.0% apartments.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,659
Rent / wk
$360
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$915
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.1%
Unoccupied
327
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.9%
Couples, no children
10,780
Total families
Economy & Employment
The jobs base is professional but not one-dimensional. Healthcare employs 1,128 residents, or 20.4%, followed by Public Admin at 616, Education at 606, Professional/Tech at 503 and Manufacturing at 425. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 2,030, above Managers at 1,013 and Clerical/Admin at 1,037. SEIFA shows the nuance: IEO decile 7, IRSAD decile 7 and IRSD decile 7 sit above average, while IER decile 5 is lower because economic resources are less elevated than education and occupation status.
Unemployment
2.0%
Labour Force
9,363
Unemployed
185
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.0%
Part-time
29.3%
Participation
70.3%
Employed
7,443
Occupations
Top Industries
University
49.4%
Postgraduate
16.3%
Born Overseas
43.5%
Dwellings
5,025
Transport to Work
Education is a clear livability anchor, with 2 local schools spanning an ICSEA range of 1060 to 1083. Endeavour College is the higher ICSEA option at 1083 with 738 enrolments in the Independent sector, while Mawson Lakes School is a Government primary with ICSEA 1060 and 716 enrolments. Daily movement is still car-led because 84.6% drive, compared with 7.0% using public transport and 2.8% walking or cycling. Crime is 64.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, while IRSAD decile 7 supports an above average social advantage setting.
Drive
84.6%
Public Transport
7.0%
Walk / Cycle
2.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.64%/yr
(+396 people/yr)
EstablishedForecast momentum is strong for an established suburb, with annual growth projected at 2.64%, or 396 people a year. The medium path rises from 16,231 in 2026 to 18,210 in 2031, a gain of 1,979 residents. Migration explains the pattern because overseas migration adds an average 470 people a year, compared with a net internal outflow of -335. The gentrification score is 22 with an Early signs stage, while the shift profile points to aging as seniors rise 3.7 points and working-age share falls 2.8.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+470
Net Internal / yr
-335
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +35% since 2011, Net internal outflow -335/yr, Strong overseas inflow +470/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
894
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
64.8
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mawson Lakes compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mawson Lakes a good suburb to live in?
Yes, for many buyers it suits education-focused and professional households. The median age is 33, university attainment is 49.4%, and 2 local schools have ICSEA scores from 1060 to 1083.
What is the median house price in Mawson Lakes?
The median house price is $1,040,000 for 1Q 2026. That is up 12.9% from $921,250 in 1Q 2025, and the latest quarter is also the recorded peak.
What schools are in Mawson Lakes?
Mawson Lakes has 2 listed schools: Endeavour College, an Independent secondary with ICSEA 1083 and 738 enrolments, and Mawson Lakes School, a Government primary with ICSEA 1060 and 716 enrolments.
Is Mawson Lakes safe?
Recorded crime totals 894 incidents, equal to 64.8 per 1,000 residents. Buyers should weigh that figure alongside the suburb's IRSAD decile 7 and its school, income and transport profile.
Is Mawson Lakes good for property investment?
It has a large rental market, with 39.6% of dwellings rented and a median rent of $360 per week. The 6.1% vacancy rate is the key risk, especially with 58 recent development items adding supply.
How is Mawson Lakes's population changing?
Population growth is projected at 2.64% a year, or about 396 people annually. The medium forecast reaches 18,210 by 2031, supported by average overseas migration of 470 people a year.
What languages are spoken in Mawson Lakes?
English is common, but the suburb has a strong multilingual profile because 43.5% of residents were born overseas. Leading non-English language groups include Punjabi 326, Mandarin 319, Canton 166, Hindi 152 and Urdu 139.
Is there much development in Mawson Lakes?
Yes. There were 58 development items over the past 12 months, including residential repairs, fitouts and smaller works. That level of activity matters for investors because new or upgraded supply can affect vacancy and rent competition.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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