Median house price
$1.04M
+13% change
SA · Salisbury Council
Mawson Lakes, 5095
Est. population · Jun 2025
14,876
Growth (1 yr)
+0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.8%
Median age
33
Median income
$1,940/wk
Employment rate
69.3%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,040,000
Languages at home
43.4%non-English
Most common: Vietnamese, Punjabi, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Mawson Lakes is a practical established suburb in Salisbury Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with family life visible on every street. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Community and employment, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Mawson Lakes snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Houses $630 · Units $450
Population (ERP)
14,876
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#7
among Metro Adelaide · Growth area
Safety
72nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
49th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
76th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 61.6/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 5% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 860th in Australia
- State rank
- 33rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #7 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #23 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $450
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $630
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 180
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,040,000
- Median price change
- +12.9%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
14,876(June 2025)
+0.2% annual · +4.8% over 5 years · 49th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.2%
- 5-year growth
- +4.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +34
- Change in 5 years
- +675
- Growth rank in SA
- 49th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~16,500), extrapolated at +2.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 13,794
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $1,940
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 327 of 5,389
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,659
- Employment rate
- 69.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3,362 / 905 / 755 (+ 3 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 894
- Against the person
- 150
- Against property
- 744
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 60.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 92 residents
- State safety percentile
- 71.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 192
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental138
- Other Theft170
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury74
- Theft From Motor Vehicle113
- Theft From Shop151
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,071.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 76th
School list
- Mawson Lakes SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1060 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 66% · 716 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Endeavour CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1083 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 738 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Mawson Lakes PreschoolGarden TerracePreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Mawson Lakes Community Early LearningGarden Terracekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
61 public transport stops in this suburb
- Mawson Lakes Railway Station
- Stop 33E Mawson Lakes Blvd - East side
- Stop 33F Mawson Lakes Blvd - South side
- Zone B Mawson Central Interchange - South side
- Zone D Mawson Interchange
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
560 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
10 restaurants · 4 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 6 fast food · 1 libraries · 8 playgrounds · 1 dog parks
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 21 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 46 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 61 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 14 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 85/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.29
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.52
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.33
Food & drink(21)
- 42nd Street CafeCafe
Unit 15 9-15 Main Street
- Frankie's DinerCafe
- KitchensmithCafe
94 Elder Drive
- The Watershed Function Centre & CaféCafe
665 Salisbury Highway
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
Salisbury Highway
- KFCFast food
Salisbury Highway
- Mawson Lakes Chicken & SeafoodFast food
- OportoFast food
- SubwayFast food
Unit 8 121 Mawson Lakes Boulevard
- ZambreroFast food
- Mawson Lakes HotelPub
10 Main Street
- Boat Deck CafeRestaurant
- Caffe Primo Mawson LakesRestaurant
- Jack's NoodleRestaurant
- Mint LeafRestaurant
Mawson Lakes Boulevard
- Nando'sRestaurant
3 Coventry Street
- New Century RestaurantRestaurant
Unit 1 99 Elder Drive
- Nik's BBQ on the LakeRestaurant
131 Mawson Lakes Boulevard
- Relish On MainRestaurant
Main Street, Mawson Lakes
- Renno Spice Chinese RestuarantRestaurant
42-48 Garden Terrace
- St LouisRestaurant
Shopping(4)
- AMPM Mawson LakesConvenience store
603-615 Salisbury Highway, Mawson Lakes
- Convenience store
- ALDISupermarket
1-7 Main Street
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(3)
- Mawson Lakes Community Early LearningKindergarten
Garden Terrace
- Mawson Lakes LibraryLibrary
- Mawson Lakes Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(1)
- Mawson Lakes Medical CentreClinic
12 Main Street, Mawson Lakes
Sport & outdoors(58)
- Mawson Lakes Dog ParkDog park
Park Way, Mawson Lakes
- Mawson Lakes Golf CourseGolf course
- Cascade Village ReservePark
- dotterel parkPark
- future reservePark
- Mobara ParkPark
- Paquita ParkPark
- Park (35)
- Prion ParkPark
- Regular DodecahedronsPark
Riverside Street, Mawson Lakes
- Riverside ParkPark
Riverside Steert, Mawson Lakes
- Sandpiper Chase parkPark
- Playground (7)
- Salisbury CouncilPlayground
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (3)
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(70)
70 bus stops
Other(45)
- Artwork (2)
- Balancing ActArtwork
- Commonwealth BankATM
- ANZBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (32)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Mawson InterchangeBus Station
- Steve Tehan Auto RepairsCar repair
6 Dan Street, Mawson Lakes
- Happy WashCar wash
- LuvelyClothes
94 Elder Drive
- Common
- Dressing Room
- Fitness Station (2)
- Mawson Lakes FloristFlorist
Unit 2 121 Mawson Lakes Boulevard
- Garden (105)
- Hair TribeHairdresser
- Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson LakesHotel
- future reserveInformation
- Mawson Central Shopping CentreMall
Main Street
- Nature Reserve (4)
- Australia PostParcel Locker
- Mawson Park 'n' RideParking
- ML10Parking
- ML2Parking
- ML3Parking
- ML6Parking
- ML7Parking
- ML8Parking
- Parking (193)
- Parking Space
- AM PMPetrol station
- OTR Mawson LakesPetrol station
- Photo Booth
- Picnic Table (7)
- Public toilets
- Institute for Telecommunications ResearchResearch Institute
- Shelter (9)
- Stop 33D Mawson Lakes Boulevard - North sideShelter
- Slipway
- University of South Australia Mawson Lakes CampusUniversity
Mawson Lakes
- Waste Basket (9)
- Yes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 46
- Parks (OSM)
- 46
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Northern Endoscopy Centre (4.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 353
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 45 proposals
August 2026
- Cooldek Attached Patio12 BORDUY PL MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
July 2026
- verandah63 HINDMARSH CCT MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Advertisement upgrades to incorporate LED illumination10 -16 MAIN ST MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Under Assessment
- Removal of one (1) Regulated tree in verge11 LAKEWOOD CT MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Verandah17 -19 ISLA CCT MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Outbuilding comprising garage and carport sections (Allotment 1 in DA 22010003)67 DOUGLAS DR MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Under Assessment
- Office fitout1 -3 METRO PDE MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Under Assessment
June 2026
- Verandah56 MACMILLAN AV MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree in Verge (Between 4 and 5a Elmwood)4 ELMWOOD CT MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- free standing Fielders Centenary flat roof verandah butting up to dwelling wall43 ADELINE ST MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Change if use from shop to indoor recreation centre in the form of a gymnasium 24/7, internal fit out and advertisement6 -12 CAPITAL ST MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Under Assessment
- Flat roof verandahLOT 102 GLEN CT MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree in Reserve (Behind 9 Grandview Court)LOT 601 PARKVIEW DR MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Enclosing Existing Outdoor Area with Glass Screening (Within Existing Educational Facility)85 -95 MAWSON LAKES BVD MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Under Assessment
- Replacement garage21 HARVEY CCT MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Commercial33 -37 MAIN ST MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
May 2026
- LED Sign Attached to Facade (Associated with Approved Restaurant)UNIT 1 18 -28 MAIN ST MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Under Assessment
- Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree in Reserve Located near Bus Stop 33E Park Way (North Side)LOT 601 PARK WAY MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Associated Safety Features and Fencing50 SHOALHAVEN CCT MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Verandah24 MAPLE CCT MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Verandah3 IBIS ST MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Verandah21 BLUE WREN CCT MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
April 2026
- Storage Shed7 FREYCINET ST MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree in Verge (Side of 17 Lomond Cct)17 LOMOND CCT MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Building alterations (internal fit-out to existing mezzanine level to create additional office space)1 SECOND AV MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
March 2026
- Verandah4 ELMWOOD CT MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Tenancy Fitout – Hoose Burger (Chefline Group)1 -3 METRO PDE MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Under Assessment
- Repairs to existing fire damaged dwelling23 BLUE WREN CCT MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
February 2026
- Residential Land Division - 1 into 5104 ELDER DR MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Under Assessment
- Construction of Twenty-Eight (28) Two-Storey Dwellings (Including Fifteen (15) Designated for Affordable Housing) with Associated Common Driveways and Carparking, Two (2) Freestanding Carports, Landscaping and Fencing.104 ELDER DR MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Under Assessment
- Two Freestanding Signs (Advising of Future Development) for a Temporary Period of Two (2) Years104 ELDER DR MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Verandah13 THE STRAND MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Verandah54 MOWBRAY ST MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool.25 FROME CR MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Verandah71 HINDMARSH CCT MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Outbuilding in association with a educational facility1 -75 MAWSON LAKES BVD MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree on Council Verge (Front of 22 Swan Cct)22 SWAN CCT MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling and associated combined Retaining and Fencing greater then 2.1m in height.54 WINDERMERE CR MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Attached Flat Roof VerandahUNIT 5 224 -228 MAWSON LAKES BVD MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
- Verandah9 ELDER CCT MAWSON LAKES SA 5095Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Former 'The Levels' HomesteadLot 951 The Mews MAWSON LAKESState heritage
- Former Levels Homestead Stables15 Park Way MAWSON LAKESState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Makin
- Member of Parliament
- Tony ZAPPIA (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 123,639
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 35.3%Labor 64.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.3 km away).
Coalition 32.1%Labor 67.9%
3.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Mawson Lakes NorthLabor 67.5% · Coalition 32.5% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Mawson LakesLabor 68.2% · Coalition 31.9% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Parafield GardensLabor 71.7% · Coalition 28.3% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- Pooraka NorthLabor 71.8% · Coalition 28.2% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- Parafield Gardens Central (Makin)Labor 74.3% · Coalition 25.7% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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