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Mawson Lakes Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Mawson Lakes Compares
Mawson Lakes vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Mawson Lakes | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,940 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $360 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,659 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 33 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5095 covers Mawson Lakes, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 13 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - North region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Salisbury.
According to the 2021 Census, Mawson Lakes has a population of 13,794 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,940, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 152 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in Mawson Lakes includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,659, with 5,057 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 60.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mawson Lakes scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Mawson Lakes include Endeavour College and Mawson Lakes School.
Mawson Lakes is part of the Salisbury statistical area in South Australia.
Mawson Lakes Details
| Postcode | 5095 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 13,794 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,940/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $915/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,659 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 6.2 km² |
| Population Density | 2238/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,057 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 152 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -34.8111486 |
| Longitude | 138.6149026 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 13 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Salisbury |
| Local Government | Salisbury |
| Federal Electorate | Makin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,569 (18.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,155 (15.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,998 (36.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,949 (21.4%) |
| 65+ years | 1,125 (8.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 983 (7.1%) |
| Arthritis | 633 (4.6%) |
| Diabetes | 515 (3.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 304 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 255 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 105 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 63 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 245 (4.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,957 (39.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,975 (39.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 840 (16.7%) |
Schools in Mawson Lakes
Suburbs Near Mawson Lakes
Same Postcode (5095)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.