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 Mawson statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 3,490 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 50 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 47 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,654 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Mawson (SA2)'s 1.5% growth since census positions it within 2.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.4%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing 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 Mawson (SA2) is expected to increase by 48 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 0.9% 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Mawson averaged around 15 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 76 homes. So far in FY2026, 19 approvals have been recorded. This averages out to approximately one new resident per year arriving for each new home approved between FY2021 and FY2025, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction cost of new homes is $357,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments.

In FY2026, $1.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, predominantly reflecting residential focus. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Mawson shows significantly reduced construction levels, 73.0% below regional average per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. New building activity consists of 47.0% standalone homes and 53.0% townhouses or apartments, demonstrating a trend towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 344 people per dwelling approval, Mawson exhibits characteristics of a developed market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Mawson is projected to grow by approximately 32 residents by 2041.

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

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified two projects expected to impact the region. Notable ones are Mixed-Use Complex in Mawson, Phillip Swimming And Ice-Skating Centre Redevelopment, Woden Town Square Precinct Redevelopment, and Canberra Hospital Master Plan. The following details those most relevant:.

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

Mawson's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.0% as of September 2025.

Employment grew by an estimated 1.8% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of September 2025, 1,922 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.5% below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation was at 66.3%, slightly below the ACT's 69.6%. Employment concentrations included public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

Health care & social assistance had notably high employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. However, public administration & safety was under-represented with only 27.8% of Mawson's workforce compared to ACT's 30.4%. Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.8% while labour force grew by 1.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, ACT experienced employment growth of 1.4% with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Mawson's industry mix suggested local employment growth of 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

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

The suburb of Mawson has an extremely high national income level according to the latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Mawson is $65,691, while the average income stands at $87,844. These figures compare to those of the Australian Capital Territory, which are $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on a 9.26% growth in wages since financial year 2023, current estimates project the median income to be approximately $71,774 and the average income to be around $95,978 by September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Mawson all rank highly nationally, between the 78th and 88th percentiles. Income analysis shows that the predominant cohort in Mawson consists of 33.0% of locals (1,151 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, which is consistent with broader trends across the region showing 34.3% in the same income category. Economic strength in Mawson is evident through 34.9% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income, while strong earnings place residents within the 80th percentile for disposable income. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Advantage (SEIFA) income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Mawson displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

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 compares to the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 58.4% houses and 41.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mawson stood at 32.9%, similar to the ACT average. Mortgaged dwellings constituted 30.7%, while rented dwellings made up 36.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mawson was $2,167, aligning with the ACT's average, but higher than the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Mawson was $400, slightly above the ACT figure of $440 and significantly higher than the national average of $375.

Mawson has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households compose 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 account for the remaining 33.1%, with lone person households at 29.2% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, aligning with the Australian Capital Territory average.

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

Educational attainment in Mawson is notably high, with 53.0% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data. This compares to a national average of 30.4% and a SA4 region average of 46.8%. The area's educational advantage is reflected in its strong focus on higher education, with bachelor degrees being the most prevalent at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.1%, and graduate diplomas at 5.8%. Vocational pathways are also well-represented among residents aged 15 years and above, accounting for 23.6% of qualifications.

Advanced diplomas constitute 11.4% of these vocational qualifications, while certificates make up 12.2%. Educational participation is particularly notable in Mawson, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as per the latest figures. 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

Mawson has 16 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses, with a total of 34 individual routes providing service. Together, these routes facilitate 2,978 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Mawson is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 220 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 425 trips per day across all routes, which equates to around 186 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mawson's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows Mawson residents have relatively positive health outcomes. Common health condition prevalence is low among the general population but higher than national averages in older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (2,159 people), compared to 69.2% across Australian Capital Territory and a 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. 70.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.1% across Australian Capital Territory. 18.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (642 people), requiring more attention than 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 cultural diversity is notable, with 35.5% of its population born overseas and 30.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mawson, accounting for 40.9% of the population. Hinduism stands out as significantly overrepresented in Mawson compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, with 8.9% versus 6.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (20.8%), Australian (19.5%), and Other (17.5%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Welsh is overrepresented at 0.9%, Hungarian at 0.5%, and Russian also at 0.5%, compared to regional averages of 0.6%, 0.3%, and 0.3% respectively.

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

Mawson's median age is 38 years, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but equal to Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Mawson has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (9.5%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.3%). In the period from 2021 Census to present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 9.9% to 11.3%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 16.6% to 15.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Mawson's age profile. The 65-74 cohort is expected to grow by 26%, adding 85 residents to reach a total of 417. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 66% of population growth, indicating prominent demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.