Suburb report · SA 5095
Mawson Lakes
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Population
14,746
Mawson Lakes suburb profile
Who lives in Mawson Lakes
Mawson Lakes sits 13km from the Adelaide CBD, in the middle ring of the capital. Mawson Lakes is one of the most populous suburbs in South Australia, with 14,746 residents, more than 98% of the state's suburbs. By population it is number 7 of 340 suburbs within 40km of the Adelaide CBD. Mawson Lakes skews young, with a median age of 33 against 41 for the median South Australian suburb. Of the 340 suburbs within 40km of the Adelaide CBD, 16 have a younger median age.
Income and home ownership
At $109,200, the median household income is among the highest in South Australia, ahead of 80% of suburbs. Among the 340 suburbs within 40km of the Adelaide CBD, 79 report a higher median household income. 60.4% of households own their home and 39.6% rent, below the 73.1% ownership of the median South Australian suburb. 261 of the 340 suburbs within 40km of the Adelaide CBD have a higher ownership share.
Household mix
At the 2021 Census, 5,057 households lived in Mawson Lakes, more than in 98% of South Australian suburbs. The household mix leans to families: families with children 45.7%, couples without children 24.1%, people living alone 23.7% and group households 6.6%. On the share of families with children it ranks 122 of 340 suburbs within 40km of the Adelaide CBD. The share of group households, 6.6%, is higher than in 92% of South Australian suburbs. Couples without children make up 24.1%, below most South Australian suburbs.
Housing supply
22 new dwellings were approved across the Mawson Lakes-Globe Derby Park statistical area in the year to June 2025, 144% above its 2020 to 2024 average of 9 a year. The Mawson Lakes-Globe Derby Park statistical area had 15,002 residents in 2025 and closely matches Mawson Lakes. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents of that area, a lighter pipeline than 91% of South Australian statistical areas. The busiest year for approvals since 2020 was 2020, with 24, and the quietest was 2022, with 1.
Population trend
From 2020 to 2025, the Mawson Lakes-Globe Derby Park statistical area expanded its population by 4.8%, against 6.3% for South Australia as a whole. Over those 5 years a typical South Australian statistical area added 4.8%, putting this area 0 points behind. It ranks at the 50th percentile of South Australian statistical areas for population growth over the period. The fastest single year was to 2023, at 3.3%, and the slowest to 2021, at -2%.
Against its neighbours
The sharpest contrast among the nearby suburbs is Salisbury North, where the median household income is $60,700 compared with $109,200 here. On the share of people living alone, Paralowie comes closest to Mawson Lakes: 20.9% against 23.7%. Parafield Gardens sits 2km away, with a median household income of $77,800 against $109,200 here.
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ABS Data by Region to 2025, on ABS Census 2021 suburb baselineHousehold Mix Census 2021
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This report is market intelligence prepared by Chase Wealth Australia for general information only. Figures are statistical estimates for the suburb, not valuations of any individual property, and do not constitute financial or credit advice. Consider your circumstances and seek professional advice before acting. Demographic figures are sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census 2021 (licensed CC BY 4.0) where available.