Mawson, ACT 2607
WodenAll suburbs in postcode 2607
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Median house price
$1,090,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Mawson itself.
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Mawson at a glance
- Median unit
- $610,500
- Population
- 3,440
- Median age 38
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Mawson
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Mawson, houses changed hands at $1,090,000 in 2024, in line with the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Mawson itself. Units come in around $610,500, roughly 44% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $218,000. Prices are in line with the the ACT median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $440/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $400/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Mawson
Mawson (2607) sits in the Woden region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,090,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Mawson has roughly 3,440 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Mawson scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 0°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 642 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Mawson
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 100/100
- Transit
- 80/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Mawson's population at 3,440, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 67%
- Lone person
- 29%
- Owner occupied
- 63%
- Renter occupied
- 36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.10% (median rent $440/wk against a $1,090,000 price tag). Units yield 3.41% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 36% 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
- 2.10%
- On the $1,090,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.41%
- On the $610,500 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
115 offences recorded in 2025
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 642 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 0.2°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 Mawson
- What is the median house price in Mawson?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Mawson, ACT 2607 is $1,090,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Mawson itself. The median unit price is $610,500.
- How much is my house worth in Mawson?
- A useful starting point is the Mawson median house price of $1,090,000 (units $610,500). 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 Mawson postcode?
- Mawson is in the 2607 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Mawson?
- Mawson is a suburb in the Woden area, ACT 2607.
- What is the average rent in Mawson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Mawson?
- There are 20 schools serving Mawson on this page, including Melrose High School, Torrens Primary School, Mawson Primary School.
- How walkable is Mawson?
- Mawson has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mawson?
- Mawson is close to Pearce, Torrens, Isaacs, Farrer, Swinger Hill.
- What is the population of Mawson?
- The population of Mawson is approximately 3,440 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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