Hallett Cove vs Mawson Lakes
The verdict
Mawson Lakes is more affordable, with a median house price of $859K versus $943K in Hallett Cove. Mawson Lakes rates higher for education (69 vs 59). Hallett Cove is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 4.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hallett Cove rates higher (100 vs 63/100 in Mawson Lakes).
Scores
| Hallett Cove | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 72 |
| Transport | 93 | 93 |
| Education | 59 | 69 |
| Liveability | 43 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hallett Cove | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,512 | 13,794 |
| Median age | 43 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,871 | $1,940 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.9% | 53.0% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 55.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Hallett Cove Stable · Mawson Lakes Stable
Property
| Hallett Cove | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $943K | $859K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.8% | 12.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hallett Cove | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 120 | 225 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 56 | 297 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,918 | 6,481 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hallett Cove | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | 1,067 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hallett Cove · Mawson Lakes
Transport
| Hallett Cove | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 93 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 89 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 890 m | 750 m |
Liveability
| Hallett Cove | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 14 |
| Parks | 24 | 49 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 284 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.0 km | 13.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Hallett Cove | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,512 | 13,794 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,696 | 14,746 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,045 | 14,775 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 1.68% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hallett Cove or Mawson Lakes?
Hallett Cove has the higher residential safety score (Hallett Cove 100/100 vs Mawson Lakes 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Hallett Cove or Mawson Lakes?
Mawson Lakes is more affordable, with a median house price of $859K versus $943K.
Which has better schools, Hallett Cove or Mawson Lakes?
Mawson Lakes has a higher average school ICSEA (Hallett Cove 1018 vs Mawson Lakes 1067; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hallett Cove or Mawson Lakes?
Hallett Cove and Mawson Lakes have similar transport scores.
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