North Canberra
Lawson
Lawson at a glance
Median house
$429,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$690,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,739
Median age 28
About
Welcome to Lawson.
Lawson is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
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
Sales data pending
$690,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
2,739
Median age: 28
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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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,739
Median age
28
Family households
62%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
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. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Lawson postcode?
- Lawson is in the 2617 postcode, in ACT, 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?
- Lawson has approximately 2,739 residents. 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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