Mawson
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Mawson, ACT 2607.
About Mawson
Welcome to Mawson
Mawson sits in Canberra's Woden Valley, roughly eight kilometres south of the city centre, tucked between Isaacs, Chifley, Garran and Phillip with the Woden town centre close by. It's one of the older Woden Valley suburbs, built around a modest shopping strip and a landscape of gently sloping streets, mature gardens and views out towards the Brindabellas.
With a population of around 3,440 and a median age of 38, Mawson has long suited families and professionals who want established, leafy surrounds without straying far from Woden's shops, offices and public transport links. It's a suburb that rewards a slower look — quiet by design, but only minutes from the bigger conveniences of Phillip and central Woden.
Lifestyle & dining
Mawson's own shopping strip, the Mawson Shops, has a reputation as one of Canberra's better local eat streets, with a cluster of cafes, restaurants and takeaway spots that draw people in from neighbouring Isaacs and Chifley as well. It's the kind of place where a Saturday morning coffee run doubles as a catch-up with neighbours.
Beyond the shops, daily life leans on the wider Woden town centre nearby, which fills in the gaps with larger retail, entertainment and dining options. The overall pace is unhurried, and the tree-lined streets and established gardens give the suburb a settled, residential feel rather than a bustling one.
Schools & families
Mawson Primary School serves the suburb directly, giving many local families a genuine walk-to-school option, while Canberra Christian School offers an independent alternative in the area. Nearby Garran, Phillip and Woden add further options across the public and private spectrum for families weighing up high school choices as children get older.
The mix of established housing, quiet streets and nearby schools has made Mawson a consistent drawcard for families and downsizers alike, and the median age of 38 reflects that broad, settled demographic rather than a suburb skewed heavily towards students or young singles.
Parks & recreation
The Woden Valley's open space network is one of Mawson's quieter assets, with reserve land and walking tracks connecting through to the surrounding hills and giving residents easy access to green space without leaving the area. It's an easy suburb for regular walkers, runners and anyone who likes a bit of nature close to home.
For more organised sport and recreation, the facilities around Phillip and central Woden are only a short drive away, rounding out what's available directly in Mawson itself.
Getting around
Mawson's location just off the Woden Valley's main arterials makes for straightforward access into Woden town centre and on into Civic, while Phillip's bus interchange provides a well-used public transport hub for the wider area. The suburb's internal streets are calm and largely residential, with through-traffic kept mostly to the surrounding collector roads.
For those working across town, the short run into Woden and the connections on from there keep commute times manageable by Canberra standards, one of the enduring appeals of the inner Woden Valley suburbs.
The property market
Mawson's housing stock leans towards established homes, with current listings showing a mix of 38% houses, 40% townhouses and 21% apartments or units — a spread that gives buyers genuine choice between low-maintenance living and more traditional family blocks. The median house price sits at $1.07 million, having risen 12.8% recently, while units and apartments carry a median of $440,000, a much more accessible entry point into the suburb.
Renters are looking at a median of $698 a week across the suburb, reflecting solid ongoing demand for Mawson's location and amenity. The recent growth in house prices points to a market that continues to draw buyers from across Canberra keen on the Woden Valley's combination of established character, schools and proximity to the town centre, even as unit prices offer a noticeably different price bracket for those not chasing a full house and block.
Market snapshot
Mawson property market
Median sale price
$1.07m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$698
per week
Gross rental yield
3.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$755k
Median
$1.07m
Premium
$1.72m
Days on market
51
Auction clearance
76%
Sold this year
42
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +1.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Mawson by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Mawson, ACT 2607.
Population
3,440
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$2,204
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Mawson
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Mawson
$660k
15/86 Mawson Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$508k
4/25 Macrobertson Street
Sold ~July 2026
$395k
16 Hoseason Street
Sold ~June 2026
$469k
22/10 Wilkins Street
Sold ~June 2026
$649k
1/51 Ainsworth Street
Sold ~June 2026
$3m
5/58 Shackleton Circuit
Sold ~June 2026
$749k
26/50 Wilkins Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Mawson suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Mawson?
The median house price in Mawson, ACT is $1.07m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 12.8%.
How much is rent in Mawson?
The median weekly rent in Mawson is around $698 per week.
Is Mawson a good place to live?
Sir Douglas Mawson was an Australian geologist, Antarctic explorer, and academic. Mawson is an established residential suburb in ACT, with a population of around 3,440 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Mawson?
Mawson has a population of 3,440 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
What schools are in Mawson?
There are 2 schools in or near Mawson, including Canberra Christian School and Mawson Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Mawson?
Properties in Mawson take around 51 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 76%.
How much do you need to buy in Mawson?
Entry-level properties in Mawson start around $755k, while premium homes reach $1.72m.
What suburbs are near Mawson?
Suburbs near Mawson include Isaacs, Woden, Chifley, Garran and Phillip.
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