# Walkability — Mawson Lakes

How much of daily life sits within a walk of home — a transparent 0–10 walkability score and the everyday destinations you can reach on foot: shops, public transport, schools, parks and health services, plus the streets and terrain in between.

Area: Mawson Lakes (Suburb / Locality)

Far more homes in Mawson Lakes are within a 15-minute walk of local amenities than in the rest of South Australia. This very walkable area sees 85.2% of residents with a 15-minute-city walkshed, making it a standout for convenience. Most people can easily reach essential services and green spaces on foot.

Mawson Lakes is rated as very walkable with a score of 6.9, which is well above the South Australian figure of 5.5. On average, there are 6.4 amenity types within a 15-minute walk, slightly more than the state average of 5.4.

Access is strongest for parks and transport, with 100% of homes near a park and 98.8% near public transport, both far above state figures. However, access to schools is a weak point, as the 62.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk is well below the state average of 68.4%.

The area has 485 intersections per square kilometre, though it is a little steeper than the state average with a 5.7% mean slope. Despite high accessibility, there are 12.0 walkable amenities per 1,000 residents, which is well below the state figure of 16.3.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.9 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 85.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 84.2% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 98.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 62.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 51.2% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 12.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 485 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.7% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40844/mawson-lakes/topic/walkability