Pooraka vs Mawson Lakes
Pooraka and Mawson Lakes have near-identical medians ($920,000 vs $920,000). Over the past year, Pooraka (+14.6%) ran 5.1 percentage points ahead of Mawson Lakes (+9.5%) on house-price growth.
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Pooraka and Mawson Lakes side by side
| Measure | Pooraka | Mawson Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $920,000 | $920,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +14.6% | +9.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $595/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,583 | 13,794 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 469 mm | 424 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.5°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
Mawson Lakes scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pooraka (998) sits above Mawson Lakes (982).
- For buyers
- The two suburbs land at similar price points ($920,000 vs $920,000), so the buying decision usually comes down to lifestyle fit rather than affordability.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Mawson Lakes delivers the better gross yield (3.67% vs 3.36%), but Pooraka has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Pooraka edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 982).
Pooraka vs Mawson Lakes: common questions
Which has stronger property growth, Pooraka or Mawson Lakes?
Over the past 12 months, Pooraka grew +14.6% vs +9.5% in Mawson Lakes, a gap of 5.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Pooraka or Mawson Lakes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pooraka scores 998 vs 982 in Mawson Lakes. 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 is more walkable, Pooraka or Mawson Lakes?
Mawson Lakes scores 36/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Pooraka or Mawson Lakes?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.67% in Mawson Lakes vs 3.36% in Pooraka. 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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