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Green Fields vs Mawson Lakes

The verdict

Mawson Lakes is more affordable, with a median house price of $859K versus $882K in Green Fields. Mawson Lakes rates higher for transport (93 vs 73). Mawson Lakes has a shorter estimated CBD commute (34 vs 57 min).

Scores

Green FieldsMawson Lakes
Green FieldsMawson Lakes
Overall6172
Transport7393
Education5269
Liveability5753

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Green FieldsMawson Lakes
Population17013,794
Median age3533
Median household income (wk)$1,542$1,940
Bachelor degree or higher36.4%53.0%
Born in Australia59.4%55.2%
Avg household size2.92.6

Growth: Green Fields Stable · Mawson Lakes Stable

Property

Green FieldsMawson Lakes
Median house price$882K$859K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not available12.9%
Median rent — house (wk)$600$630
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.1%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Green FieldsMawson Lakes
Residential safety score63
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available225
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available297
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)28,2356,481

Total incidents over time

Schools

Green FieldsMawson Lakes
Total schools02
Government01
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available1,067

See the full school list on each profile: Green Fields · Mawson Lakes

Transport

Green FieldsMawson Lakes
Transport score7393
Train stations01
Bus stops658
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)5734
Nearest train station (km)1.3 km750 m

Liveability

Green FieldsMawson Lakes
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets02
Cafes & restaurants014
Parks049
PlaygroundsData not available8
Swimming poolsData not available3
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)4.0 km4.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)14.8 km13.1 km
Nearest beach (km)9.0 kmData not available
Nearest hospital (km)7.6 km8.5 km

Population & growth

Green FieldsMawson Lakes
Population (2021)17013,794
Estimated 202518214,746
Projected 204118214,775
Annual growth rate1.72%1.68%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Green Fields or Mawson Lakes?

Mawson Lakes is more affordable, with a median house price of $859K versus $882K.

Which has better public transport, Green Fields or Mawson Lakes?

Mawson Lakes has the higher transport score (Green Fields 73/100 vs Mawson Lakes 93/100).

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Data sources

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