Farrer vs Mawson.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,186,000 and $1,090,000. Mawson edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mawson (median $1,090,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Farrer ($1,186,000).
Mawson scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mawson (1094) sits above Farrer (1083). Farrer skews owner-occupied (74%), Mawson runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
For buyers
Mawson is the lower entry point at $1,090,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Mawson offers the higher gross rental yield (2.10% vs 1.93%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Mawson edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1083).
Common questions
Is Farrer or Mawson cheaper to buy in?
Mawson has the lower median house price at $1,090,000, roughly 9% below Farrer ($1,186,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Farrer or Mawson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mawson scores 1094 vs 1083 in Farrer. 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, Farrer or Mawson?
Mawson scores 100/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Farrer or Mawson?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.10% in Mawson vs 1.93% in Farrer. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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