Adelaide vs Mawson Lakes
The verdict
Mawson Lakes is more affordable, with a median house price of $859K versus $1.16M in Adelaide. Adelaide rates higher for liveability (89 vs 53). Mawson Lakes is closer to the coast (4.6 km vs 9.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mawson Lakes rates higher (63 vs 11/100 in Adelaide).
Scores
| Adelaide | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 72 |
| Transport | 99 | 93 |
| Education | 86 | 69 |
| Liveability | 89 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Adelaide | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,202 | 13,794 |
| Median age | 31 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,365 | $1,940 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.3% | 53.0% |
| Born in Australia | 41.0% | 55.2% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Adelaide High Growth · Mawson Lakes Stable
Property
| Adelaide | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | $859K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.3% | 12.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Adelaide | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 429 | 225 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,011 | 297 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 46,561 | 6,481 |
Adelaide is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Adelaide | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 7 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,081 | 1,067 |
See the full school list on each profile: Adelaide · Mawson Lakes
Transport
| Adelaide | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 93 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 225 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 14 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 8 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 130 m | 750 m |
Liveability
| Adelaide | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 14 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 373 | 14 |
| Parks | 46 | 49 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 17 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10 m | 13.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 440 m | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Adelaide | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,202 | 13,794 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,154 | 14,746 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,393 | 14,775 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.03% | 1.68% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Adelaide or Mawson Lakes?
Mawson Lakes has the higher residential safety score (Adelaide 11/100 vs Mawson Lakes 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Adelaide or Mawson Lakes?
Mawson Lakes is more affordable, with a median house price of $859K versus $1.16M.
Which has better schools, Adelaide or Mawson Lakes?
Adelaide has a higher average school ICSEA (Adelaide 1081 vs Mawson Lakes 1067; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Adelaide or Mawson Lakes?
Adelaide has the higher transport score (Adelaide 99/100 vs Mawson Lakes 93/100).
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