Mawson Lakes

SA 5095 • Greater Adelaide

13,794
Population (2021)
$47,580
Median Income
6.16 kmΒ²
Area
11m
Elevation
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About Mawson Lakes

Mawson Lakes is Adelaide's premier master-planned suburb, a modern community of nearly 14,000 residents 12 kilometres north of the CBD. Built around Technology Park Adelaide and UniSA's Mawson Lakes campus, it offers contemporary living with lakes and waterways. The Gawler line provides direct rail access.

The suburb integrates university, technology park, and residential livingβ€”a genuine mixed-use community unusual in Australian suburbia. The lakes and wetlands add genuine amenity. Mawson Lakes attracts professionals, students, and families seeking modern Adelaide living with rail access and quality design.

Mawson Lakes falls under postcode 5095 and is governed by Salisbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Florey electorate.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
5095
Urban Area
Salisbury - West
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.81Β°, 138.61Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
6.16 kmΒ²
Elevation
11m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr University Pde & Main St Mawson Lakes 5095 SA
  • ALDI
    Main Street 1 - 7, Mawson Lakes SA 5095

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,659
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
33 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
13,297
Census 2021
13,794
3.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,312
Income 2021
$47,580
21.0% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,618
Born Overseas 5,865

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 1,202
  • 2. England 509
  • 3. China 490
  • 4. Vietnam 467
  • 5. Philippines 239
  • 6. Pakistan 208
  • 7. Afghanistan 205
  • 8. Malaysia 167
  • 9. Hong Kong 161
  • 10. Sri Lanka 137
  • 11. New Zealand 109
  • 12. South Africa 101
  • 13. Cambodia 86
  • 14. Scotland 76
  • 15. Iran 73

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,538
Australian 2,956
Chinese 1,273
Indian 1,056
Vietnamese 746
Scottish 727
Irish 654
Italian 646
German 621
Filipino 334

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,161
Both parents born in Australia
7,833
Both parents born overseas
1,387
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
36.5%
Christianity
34.8%
Islam
7.7%
Hinduism
6.9%
Buddhism
5.5%
Sikhism
3.7%
Judaism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
847 (6.1%)
5-14 years
1,722 (12.5%)
15-19 years
838 (6.1%)
20-24 years
1,317 (9.5%)
25-34 years
2,663 (19.3%)
35-44 years
2,335 (16.9%)
45-54 years
1,706 (12.4%)
55-64 years
1,243 (9.0%)
65-74 years
739 (5.4%)
75-84 years
272 (2.0%)
85+ years
114 (0.8%)

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