Mawson Lakes at a glance
Median house
$1,040,000
+12.9% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
13.8k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Mawson Lakes.
The postcode for Mawson Lakes is 5095 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Mawson Lakes is $1,040,000.
Mawson Lakes (5095) sits in the Salisbury region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,040,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +12.9% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Mawson Lakes has roughly 13,794 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mawson Lakes scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mawson Lakes's population at 13,794, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
13,794
Median age
33
Family households
70%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,040,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 77% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+12.9%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $208,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +12.9%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
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 July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
$1,040,000
+12.9% annual growth
$240,480
13,794
Median age: 33
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.15% (median rent $630/wk against a $1,040,000 price tag). Units yield 9.73% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 39% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +12.9% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.15%
Based on $1,040,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20269.73%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+12.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 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 · July 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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
643
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
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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.
- Where is Mawson Lakes?
- Mawson Lakes is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5095. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Salisbury region.
- What is the average rent in Mawson Lakes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $450.
- 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?
- The population of Mawson Lakes is approximately 13,794 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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