Happy Valley vs Mawson Lakes
The verdict
Happy Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $859K in Mawson Lakes. Happy Valley rates higher for liveability (60 vs 53). Mawson Lakes rates higher for transport (93 vs 43). Mawson Lakes is closer to the coast (4.6 km vs 6.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Happy Valley rates higher (100 vs 63/100 in Mawson Lakes).
Scores
| Happy Valley | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 72 |
| Transport | 43 | 93 |
| Education | 56 | 69 |
| Liveability | 60 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Happy Valley | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,420 | 13,794 |
| Median age | 42 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,573 | $1,940 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 53.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 55.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Happy Valley — · Mawson Lakes Stable
Property
| Happy Valley | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $829K | $859K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Happy Valley | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 44 | 225 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 61 | 297 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,778 | 6,481 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Happy Valley | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 1,067 |
See the full school list on each profile: Happy Valley · Mawson Lakes
Transport
| Happy Valley | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 97 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 750 m |
Liveability
| Happy Valley | 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 14 |
| Parks | 26 | 49 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 108 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.6 km | 13.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.3 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Happy Valley | Mawson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,420 | 13,794 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 14,746 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 14,775 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 1.68% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Happy Valley or Mawson Lakes?
Happy Valley has the higher residential safety score (Happy Valley 100/100 vs Mawson Lakes 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Happy Valley or Mawson Lakes?
Happy Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $859K.
Which has better schools, Happy Valley or Mawson Lakes?
Mawson Lakes has a higher average school ICSEA (Happy Valley 1035 vs Mawson Lakes 1067; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Happy Valley or Mawson Lakes?
Mawson Lakes has the higher transport score (Happy Valley 43/100 vs Mawson Lakes 93/100).
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