Lawson, ACT 2617
North CanberraAll suburbs in postcode 2617
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Median house price
$429,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Lawson itself.
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Lawson at a glance
- Median unit
- $690,000
- Population
- 2,739
- Median age 28
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Lawson
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Lawson, houses changed hands at $429,000 in 2024, well below the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Lawson itself. 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.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $440/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $548/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Lawson
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 1°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 646 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Lawson
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 10/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 62%
- Lone person
- 20%
- Owner occupied
- 53%
- Renter occupied
- 46%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 5.33%
- On the $429,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.13%
- On the $690,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
8 offences recorded in 2025
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 646 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.3°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 0.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Lawson
- What is the median house price in Lawson?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Lawson, ACT 2617 is $429,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Lawson itself. The median unit price is $690,000.
- How much is my house worth in Lawson?
- A useful starting point is the Lawson median house price of $429,000 (units $690,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- 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 in the North Canberra area, ACT 2617.
- 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, Giralang, Kaleen, Bruce.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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