Lawson, ACT 2617 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lawson is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2617, home to 2,739 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 9 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,739
- Median age
- 28 years
- Median household income
- $2,492 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,190 /week
- Median family income
- $2,753 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Fenner
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $548 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Radford College
- University of Canberra - Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra
- Maribyrnong Primary
- University of Canberra High School - Kaleen
- Instrumental Music Program c/o Kaleen High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 15 bus stops
- Aikman Dr After Joy Cummings Pl
- Aikman Dr Before Townsend Pl
- Aikman Dr Opp UC
- Bimbimbie St After Corinda St
- Bimbimbie St Before Corinda St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 42 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 13.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 1,096 resolvable premises in Lawson. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 94 across Lawson in the year to Q4 2025 (down 24% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 35 other offences, 25 theft, 9 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lawson?
Lawson (ACT 2617) had 2,739 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 28. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Lawson?
The median advertised rent in Lawson is $548/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lawson?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Lawson covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Radford College (1.4 km), University of Canberra - Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra (1.4 km), Maribyrnong Primary (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lawson?
Lawson is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lawson?
Across the surrounding area, 94 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (35), theft (25), break-ins (9). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Lawson?
In Lawson, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (13.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lawson?
15 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lawson centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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