Mawson Lakes, SA: suburb profile
The population of Mawson Lakes SA is 13,794 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mawson Lakes is $915 per week ($47,580 per year). Median rent in Mawson Lakes is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Mawson Lakes has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mawson Lakes has a population density of 2,238 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Mawson Lakes is India. The most common religion is No religion (36.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mawson Lakes is $1,659.
There were 412 recorded offences in Mawson Lakes in 2025-26, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (246 offences).
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.
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Mawson Lakes Population
13,794 residents at the 2021 Census.
Mawson Lakes Median Income & Rent
Mawson Lakes Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Mawson Lakes Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Mawson Lakes Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Mawson Lakes, 29.4% are owned outright and 70.6% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- India
- England
- China
- Afghanistan
- Hong Kong
- Iran
- Cambodia
- Bangladesh
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Mawson Lakes Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Mawson Lakes Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Vietnamese
- Punjabi
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
- Hindi
- Urdu
- Arabic
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Mawson Lakes Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Mawson Lakes Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Mawson Lakes Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Mawson Lakes Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Mawson Lakes Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Mawson Lakes Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Mawson Lakes Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Mawson Lakes Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Mawson Lakes School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Mawson Lakes Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Mawson Lakes Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Mawson Lakes Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Mawson Lakes How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Mawson Lakes Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Mawson Lakes Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Mawson Lakes Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Mawson Lakes Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Mawson Lakes Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Mawson Lakes Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Mawson Lakes Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Mawson Lakes Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Mawson Lakes Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Mawson Lakes Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Mawson Lakes When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Mawson Lakes Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Mawson Lakes Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Mawson Lakes Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Mawson Lakes Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Mawson Lakes Crime Statistics
412 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).
Mawson Lakes Schools
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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19% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Mawson Lakes against your income
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Mawson Lakes vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Mawson Lakes is $915 a week, 21% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 114th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $360 a week, $60 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 18.6% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 33, 10 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Mawson Lakes | Typical SA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $915/wk | $759/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,940/wk | $1,494/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $360/wk | $300/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,659/mo | $1,534/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 33 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 18.6% | 19.5% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Mawson Lakes
The closest suburb to Mawson Lakes is Pooraka, 1.7 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mawson Lakes
What is the population of Mawson Lakes SA?
The population of Mawson Lakes SA is 13,794 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2,238 people per km².Mawson Lakes is ranked #332 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Mawson Lakes?
The median personal income in Mawson Lakes SA is $915 per week, or $47,580 per year.The median household income is $1,940 per week.Family income is $2,220 per week.Mawson Lakes is ranked #1,962 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Mawson Lakes?
Median rent in Mawson Lakes SA is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mawson Lakes ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Mawson Lakes?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mawson Lakes SA is $1,659. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Mawson Lakes?
The median age in Mawson Lakes SA is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Mawson Lakes a good suburb to live in?
Mawson Lakes is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 13,794.The median income is $915/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40844. All dollar figures in AUD.