Cavan vs Mawson Lakes
The verdict
Mawson Lakes rates higher for education (69 vs 28). Mawson Lakes has a shorter estimated CBD commute (34 vs 46 min).
Scores
CavanMawson Lakes
| Cavan | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 72 |
| Transport | 73 | 93 |
| Education | 28 | 69 |
| Liveability | 48 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cavan | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32 | 13,794 |
| Median age | 17 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $899 | $1,940 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 53.0% |
| Born in Australia | 18.8% | 55.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Cavan Moderate Growth · Mawson Lakes Stable
Property
| Cavan | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $859K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 12.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cavan | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 225 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 15,625 | 297 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 634,375 | 6,481 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cavan | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,067 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cavan · Mawson Lakes
Transport
| Cavan | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 750 m |
Liveability
| Cavan | 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 | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 14 |
| Parks | 0 | 49 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.4 km | 13.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.8 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Cavan | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 32 | 13,794 |
| Estimated 2025 | 33 | 14,746 |
| Projected 2041 | 35 | 14,775 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.77% | 1.68% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Cavan or Mawson Lakes?
Mawson Lakes has the higher transport score (Cavan 73/100 vs Mawson Lakes 93/100).
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