Mawson Lakes vs Salisbury, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Mawson Lakes | Salisbury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.0/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.8/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.8 / 1k | 197.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 61 | 63 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 560 | 452 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 72 |
| Population | 13,794 | 8,841 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMawson Lakes
- Best for familiesMawson Lakes
- Best for investmentSalisbury
- Best for best schoolsMawson Lakes
Comparison summary
Mawson Lakes and Salisbury (SA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mawson Lakes leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mawson Lakes; Housing (desirability) favours Salisbury (SA); Crime rate favours Mawson Lakes. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mawson Lakes, Families → Mawson Lakes, Investment → Salisbury (SA), Best schools → Mawson Lakes.