Mawson vs Phillip
Phillip (median $396,000) is roughly 64% cheaper to buy into than Mawson ($1,090,000).
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Mawson and Phillip side by side
| Measure | Mawson | Phillip |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,090,000 | $396,000 |
| Median unit | $610,500 | $575,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $440/wk | $430/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $440/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 49.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1094 | 1108 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 80 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,440 | 5,197 |
| Median age | 38 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 642 mm | 642 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Phillip (1108) sits above Mawson (1094). Mawson skews owner-occupied (63%), Phillip runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
- For buyers
- Phillip is the lower entry point at $396,000 median, 64% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Phillip offers the higher gross rental yield (5.65% vs 2.10%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Phillip edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1094). Mawson also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mawson vs Phillip: common questions
Is Mawson or Phillip cheaper to buy in?
Phillip has the lower median house price at $396,000, roughly 64% below Mawson ($1,090,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mawson or Phillip have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Phillip scores 1108 vs 1094 in Mawson. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Mawson or Phillip?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.65% in Phillip vs 2.10% in Mawson. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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