City of Salisbury
Mawson Lakes
Mawson Lakes at a glance
Median house
$1,040,000
+12.9% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
13.8k
Median age 33
About
Welcome to Mawson Lakes.
Mawson Lakes is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,040,000
+12.9% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$645/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$505/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
$1,040,000
+12.9% annual growth
$240,480
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
13,794
Median age: 33
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20263.23%
Based on $1,040,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 202610.92%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+12.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202659%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
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.
5-year trajectory
at +12.9%/yr
2021
$567K
5-year change
+83%
2026
$1.0M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
13,794
Median age
33
Family households
70%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
412
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
36
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mawson Lakes.
Local schools for Mawson Lakes
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mawson Lakes School
Youth Education Centre
Karrendi Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mawson Lakes.
- What is the median house price in Mawson Lakes?
- The median house price in Mawson Lakes, SA 5095 is $1,040,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +12.9%.
- What is the Mawson Lakes postcode?
- Mawson Lakes is in the 5095 postcode, in SA, in the City of Salisbury region.
- What is the average rent in Mawson Lakes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $645, for units it's $505.
- What schools are in Mawson Lakes?
- There are 20 schools serving Mawson Lakes on this page, including Mawson Lakes School, Endeavour College, Youth Education Centre.
- How walkable is Mawson Lakes?
- Mawson Lakes has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mawson Lakes?
- Mawson Lakes is close to The Levels, Pooraka, Green Fields, Parafield Gardens, Cavan.
- What is the population of Mawson Lakes?
- Mawson Lakes has approximately 13,794 residents. The median age is 33.
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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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