Cavan vs Mawson Lakes
Mawson Lakes scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cavan (992) sits above Mawson Lakes (982).
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Cavan and Mawson Lakes side by side
| Measure | Cavan | Mawson Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $920,000 |
| Median unit | – | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +9.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 32 | 13,794 |
| Median age | 17 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 440 mm | 424 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Cavan edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 982). Mawson Lakes also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cavan vs Mawson Lakes: common questions
Does Cavan or Mawson Lakes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cavan scores 992 vs 982 in Mawson Lakes. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Cavan or Mawson Lakes?
Mawson Lakes scores 36/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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