Mawson Lakes

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 33 and a proportion of seniors (8.2%) that is well below the national figure. Children under 15 make up 18.7% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Mawson Lakes is far more diverse than the state or nation, with 42.5% of residents born overseas. Common ancestries include English and Australian, followed by Chinese, Indian, and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is very high, as 42.0% of people use a language other than English at home—far above the national figure of 22.3%. Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is lower than in most areas, with 36.5% of residents reporting no religion, which is well below the South Australian figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 35.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is reflected in the 72.5% of residents who completed Year 12, among the highest at this level.

Earnings are strong here; the typical household income of $1,940 a week is well above the state figure. Personal income is also much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical weekly pay at $915.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with long-term health conditions affecting only 21.3% of people, which is well below the national figure. Similarly, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.

While 28.5% of people provide unpaid childcare—higher than most areas—the rate of general volunteering is much lower than in other similar communities.

First Nations residents in the area are far more likely to have completed Year 12 (60.2%) and earn a higher typical personal income ($928) compared to state and national figures.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home, and 62.5% of households consist of couples with children.

Rental properties are much more common here than elsewhere, making up 38.6% of homes. Conversely, the rate of homes owned outright is among the lowest at this level, far below the national figure.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 5.4% of people commuting via transit. The area is well-served, with a very short average walk to the nearest stop.

The population is highly mobile, with 51.6% of residents moving in the last five years. This is driven by recent overseas arrivals, who make up 22.6% of the community.

Employment rates are very high, with 73.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Full-time employment is also more common here than in most similar areas.

The area has a much higher rate of recorded offences per 100,000 people than most similar areas, with theft and property damage being the most common crimes.

Mawson Lakes is very walkable, with a score of 6.9 and 98.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents also have easy access to parks and groceries within a 15-minute walk.