Mawson

Mawson has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

The population of the suburb of Mawson is estimated at approximately 3,510 as of Feb 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 70 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,440 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,474 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 55 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,663 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mawson's growth of 2.0% since census positions it within 2.5 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.5%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. Considering the projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of statistical areas across the nation is anticipated. The suburb is expected to increase by 48 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 0.3% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Mawson according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Mawson averaged around 15 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 76 homes. As of FY26, 19 approvals have been recorded. Over the same period, an average of one new resident per year arrived per new home, suggesting a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction value for new homes was $357,000, indicating developers focused on the premium market.

In FY26, $1.1 million in commercial development approvals were recorded, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Mawson showed substantially reduced construction levels, 73.0% below the regional average per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Building activity consisted of 47.0% standalone homes and 53.0% townhouses or apartments, favouring denser development options attractive to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 344 people per dwelling approval, Mawson exhibited a developed market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Mawson is expected to grow by 12 residents through to 2041.

Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mawson has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely impacting this region: Mixed-Use Complex In Mawson and Phillip Swimming And Ice-Skating Centre Redevelopment are key initiatives. Other notable projects include Woden Town Square Precinct Redevelopment and Canberra Hospital Master Plan, with the following list focusing on those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Mawson demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Mawson has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.0% as of September 2025. This rate is lower than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%.

The area experienced estimated employment growth of 1.8% over the past year, based on AreaSearch data aggregation. As of September 2025, 1,922 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% below ACT's rate and workforce participation at 68.9%, compared to ACT's 72.5%. According to Census responses, only 10.1% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical sectors.

Health care & social assistance has notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. However, public administration & safety is under-represented at 27.8% compared to ACT's 30.4%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.8%, labour force grew by 1.2%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, ACT experienced employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mawson's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Mawson had an extremely high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Mawson was $65,691 with an average income of $87,844. These figures compared to the Australian Capital Territory's median and average incomes of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $71,774 (median) and $95,978 (average). Census data showed household, family and personal incomes in Mawson ranked highly nationally, between the 78th and 88th percentiles. Income analysis revealed that 33.0% of locals (1,158 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, consistent with broader regional trends at 34.3%. Economic strength was evident with 34.9% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounted for 13.6% of income while strong earnings placed residents within the 80th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

Mawson displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Mawson, as per the latest Census evaluation, 54.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 45.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mawson stood at 32.9%, with mortgaged properties at 30.7% and rented dwellings at 36.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. Weekly rent in Mawson was recorded at $400, compared to the ACT's $450. Nationally, Mawson's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Mawson has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 66.9% of all households, including 27.4% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.1%, with lone person households at 29.2% and group households comprising 3.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

Mawson demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Mawson's educational attainment exceeds national and regional averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 53.0% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This high level of educational attainment positions Mawson favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.1%) and graduate diplomas (5.8%).

Vocational pathways account for 23.6% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 12.2%. Educational participation is notably high in Mawson, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 7.2% in tertiary education, and 6.9% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The transport analysis indicates that Mawson has 16 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by a total of 34 routes, facilitating 2,978 weekly passenger trips collectively. The accessibility to these stops is rated as good, with residents being located an average of 220 meters from the nearest stop. Mawson, being predominantly residential, sees most residents commuting outward. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 83%, while bus usage stands at 10%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 425 trips per day, resulting in approximately 186 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Mawson is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Mawson shows above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover rate is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (2,172 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.3 and 7.6% of residents respectively, while 70.8% report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 70.2%. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has 18.8% of residents aged 65 and over (659 people), which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 14.3%, but ranks lower nationally compared to the broader population.

Mawson was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mawson's population shows high cultural diversity, with 35.5% born overseas and 30.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Mawson, accounting for 40.9% of its population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 8.9% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's average of 4.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (20.8%), Australian (19.5%), and Other (17.5%), with the latter being substantially higher than the regional average of 12.2%. Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Welsh at 0.9% compared to 0.6% regionally, Hungarian at 0.5% versus 0.3%, and Russian at 0.5% against 0.3%.

Mawson's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Mawson's median age is 38 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but equivalent to Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Mawson has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (10.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (14.9%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 15-24 grew from 9.9% to 11.5%, while the 65-74 cohort increased from 8.6% to 10.1%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 16.6% to 14.9%, and the 75-84 group dropped from 7.1% to 5.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Mawson's age profile. The 65-74 cohort is projected to grow by 18%, adding 62 residents to reach a total of 417. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 66% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 5-14 age groups are expected to experience population declines.