Mawson Lakes
SA 5095 · Salisbury
13,794 (2021) → 14,746 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mawson Lakes is a stable suburb in Salisbury, SA 5095, about 13km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $859K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mawson Lakes has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5095 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (8.71%), England (3.69%), China (3.55%), Vietnam (3.39%), Philippines (1.73%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (4.86%), Mandarin (4.69%), Punjabi (4.15%), Hindi (2.2%), Cantonese (2.12%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1009 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Endeavour CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1083
- Mawson Lakes SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1060
Nearby (within 10km)
- Youth Education Centre - Jonal Drive Campus (Cavan)Combined · Government · 1.7km
- Youth Education Centre - Goldsborough Road Campus (Cavan)Combined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 894
- Karrendi Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 955
- Pooraka Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 954
- Parafield Gardens High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 928
- Parafield Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 968
- Garden CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1029
- Holy Family Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1000
- North Ingle SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 998
- Sports College South Australia - Football SA State Performance CentreSecondary · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1015
- Ingle Farm Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 967
- Roma Mitchell Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 971
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mawson Lakes
Is Mawson Lakes safe?
Mawson Lakes has a residential safety score of 63/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,481 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mawson Lakes?
In Mawson Lakes, the median house price is $859K. Median weekly house rent is $630.
How far is Mawson Lakes from Adelaide CBD?
Mawson Lakes is about 13.1 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 34 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mawson Lakes?
Mawson Lakes has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1072 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mawson Lakes?
Mawson Lakes has a transport score of 93/100, including 1 train station and 58 bus stops.