Mawson Lakes, SA 5095
City of SalisburyAll suburbs in postcode 5095
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Median house price
$920,000
+9.5% over the past year.
Median of 27 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Mawson Lakes at a glance
- Median unit
- $240,480
- Weekly rent
- $650
- Houses · units $550
- Population
- 13.8k
- Median age 33
Prices: Median of 27 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Mawson Lakes
Houses change hands at $920,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median (27 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $240,480, roughly 74% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+9.5%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +9.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $184,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Mawson Lakes
Mawson Lakes (5095) sits in the Salisbury region of South Australia. The median house here is $920,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +9.5% 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.
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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 424 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Mawson Lakes
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 36/100
- Transit
- 60/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 70%
- Lone person
- 24%
- Owner occupied
- 59%
- Renter occupied
- 39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.67% (median rent $650/wk against a $920,000 price tag). Units yield 11.89% 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 +9.5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 3.67%
- On the $920,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 11.89%
- On the $240,480 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- +9.5%
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
828 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 424 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.6°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 Lakes
- What is the median house price in Mawson Lakes?
- The median house price in Mawson Lakes, SA 5095 is $920,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 27 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +9.5%.
- How much is my house worth in Mawson Lakes?
- A useful starting point is the Mawson Lakes median house price of $920,000 (units $240,480). 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.
- Is Mawson Lakes a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Mawson Lakes is 3.7%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $920,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 9.5% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Mawson Lakes is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 in the City of Salisbury area, SA 5095.
- What is the average rent in Mawson Lakes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $550.
- 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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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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