Mawson at a glance
Median house
$1,090,000
Median unit
$610,500
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,440
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Mawson.
The postcode for Mawson is 2607 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Mawson is $1,090,000.
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.
Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
3,440
Median age
38
Family households
67%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,090,000 on a typical sale, in line with the the ACT median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,090,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $610,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
$1,090,000
$610,500
3,440
Median age: 38
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For investors
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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.10%
Based on $1,090,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.41%
Based on $610,500 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 202663%
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
115
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.
100
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mawson.
Local schools for Mawson
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Melrose High School
Torrens Primary School
Mawson Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Mawson.
- What is the median house price in Mawson?
- The median house price in Mawson, ACT 2607 is $1,090,000. The median unit price is $610,500.
- What is the Mawson postcode?
- Mawson is in the 2607 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Mawson?
- Mawson is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2607. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Woden region.
- 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 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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