Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lawson vs University Of Canberra.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. University Of Canberra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

University Of Canberra scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving University Of Canberra (1096) sits above Lawson (1084).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

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

University Of Canberra edges out on average school ICSEA (1096 vs 1084).

Common questionsLawson vs University Of Canberra

Common questions

Does Lawson or University Of Canberra have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), University Of Canberra scores 1096 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 University Of Canberra?

University Of Canberra scores 22/100 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.

The numbers behind the take

Lawson
Metric
University Of Canberra

Price & Market

$429,000
Median house
$690,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$440/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$440/wk
$548/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$374/wk
53.0%
Owner occupied
46.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
22
10
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
2,739
Population
38,073
28
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1084
Avg ICSEA
1096

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).