Mawson, ACT 2607 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mawson is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2607, home to 3,440 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 7 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,440
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,204 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,158 /week
- Median family income
- $2,653 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bean
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Torrens Primary
- Melrose High
- Melrose Guidance and Counselling Service/Melrose HS
- Sacred Heart Primary
- Mawson Primary
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Melrose HS Marr St
- Marist College School Grounds
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 19 restaurants
- 45 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 5 supermarkets
- 27 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, 11.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 98.0% of the 1,813 resolvable premises in Mawson. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 2.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 98.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 228 across Mawson in the year to Q4 2025 (up 24% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 112 theft, 78 other offences, 17 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mawson?
Mawson (ACT 2607) had 3,440 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Mawson?
The median advertised rent in Mawson is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mawson?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mawson covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Torrens Primary (0.4 km), Melrose High (0.9 km), Melrose Guidance and Counselling Service/Melrose HS (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mawson?
Mawson is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (98% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mawson?
Across the surrounding area, 228 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (112), other (78), property damage (17). 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 Mawson?
In Mawson, 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 (11.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Mawson?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mawson centroid. 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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