Isaacs vs Mawson
Mawson (median $1,090,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Isaacs ($1,505,000).
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Isaacs and Mawson side by side
| Measure | Isaacs | Mawson |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,505,000 | $1,090,000 |
| Median unit | $820,000 | $610,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $440/wk | $440/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1096 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 100 |
| Transit score | 80 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,379 | 3,440 |
| Median age | 49 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 642 mm | 642 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.9°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
Mawson scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Isaacs (1096) sits above Mawson (1094). Isaacs skews owner-occupied (81%), Mawson runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
- For buyers
- Mawson is the lower entry point at $1,090,000 median, 28% 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 1.52%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Isaacs edges out on average school ICSEA (1096 vs 1094).
Isaacs vs Mawson: common questions
Is Isaacs or Mawson cheaper to buy in?
Mawson has the lower median house price at $1,090,000, roughly 28% below Isaacs ($1,505,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Isaacs or Mawson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Isaacs scores 1096 vs 1094 in Mawson. 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, Isaacs or Mawson?
Mawson scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Isaacs or Mawson?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.10% in Mawson vs 1.52% in Isaacs. 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.
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