Lawson vs Belconnen
Lawson and Belconnen have near-identical medians ($429,000 vs $429,000).
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Lawson and Belconnen side by side
| Measure | Lawson | Belconnen |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $429,000 | $429,000 |
| Median unit | $690,000 | $495,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $440/wk | $440/wk |
| Unit rent | $548/wk | $430/wk |
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 32.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% | 64.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1084 | 1091 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 10 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,739 | 8,502 |
| Median age | 28 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 646 mm | 632 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.2°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
Belconnen scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Belconnen (1091) sits above Lawson (1084). Lawson skews owner-occupied (53%), Belconnen runs more rental-dense (32% owner).
- For buyers
- The two suburbs land at similar price points ($429,000 vs $429,000), so the buying decision usually comes down to lifestyle fit rather than affordability.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Belconnen edges out on average school ICSEA (1091 vs 1084). Lawson also has a higher family-household share (62% vs 51%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lawson vs Belconnen: common questions
Does Lawson or Belconnen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Belconnen scores 1091 vs 1084 in Lawson. 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, Lawson or Belconnen?
Belconnen scores 2/100 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.
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