Lawson at a glance
Median house
$429,000
Median unit
$690,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,739
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Lawson.
The postcode for Lawson is 2617 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Lawson is $429,000.
Lawson (2617) sits in the North Canberra region of the ACT. The median house here is $429,000, well below the the ACT median of around $950K.
Lawson has roughly 2,739 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lawson scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lawson's population at 2,739, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,739
Median age
28
Family households
62%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $429,000 on a typical sale, well below the the ACT median. Units come in around $690,000, roughly -61% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $86,000. Prices are well below the the ACT median, which keeps Lawson on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$429,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $690,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$548/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
$429,000
$690,000
2,739
Median age: 28
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.33% (median rent $440/wk against a $429,000 price tag). Units yield 4.13% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 46% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.33%
Based on $429,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.13%
Based on $690,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202653%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
8
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lawson.
Local schools for Lawson
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
Giralang Primary School
Maribyrnong Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Lawson.
- What is the median house price in Lawson?
- The median house price in Lawson, ACT 2617 is $429,000. The median unit price is $690,000.
- What is the Lawson postcode?
- Lawson is in the 2617 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
- Where is Lawson?
- Lawson is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2617. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the North Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Lawson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $548.
- What schools are in Lawson?
- There are 20 schools serving Lawson on this page, including University of Canberra High School Kaleen, Giralang Primary School, Maribyrnong Primary School.
- How walkable is Lawson?
- Lawson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lawson?
- Lawson is close to Belconnen, Mckellar, University Of Canberra, Giralang, Kaleen.
- What is the population of Lawson?
- The population of Lawson is approximately 2,739 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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