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Mawson
2 km²
Walking to local shops and health services is part of daily life in Mawson, where nearly all homes are within a short stroll of essential amenities. This is a highly educated and relatively affluent community with a strong international feel, as more than a third of residents were born overseas. It is a diverse mix of ages, combining a large population of young adults with a significant number of seniors. The area is well-connected by public transport and is noted for its high proportion of university-qualified professionals.
Mawson's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 38, which is about the same as the national figure. While children under 15 make up 17.8% of the population, there is also a notable senior presence, with 17.7% of people aged 65 and over.
Mawson has a very diverse population, with 34.2% of people born overseas, a figure well above both the ACT and national averages. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.
Reflecting its international character, 29.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national average. English remains the most common, followed by Mandarin, Punjabi, and Hindi.
About 38.1% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure but well below the ACT average. Christianity is the most common faith at 38.3%, followed by Hinduism at 8.3%.
This is a highly qualified community where 49% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This academic leaning is also seen in school results, as 79.1% of residents completed Year 12.
Incomes are generally high, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,158 sitting well above the national figure. About 33.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the national average.
Health profiles are typical for the region, with 27.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis and mental health conditions are among the most frequently reported issues.
Volunteering is common here, with 19.1% of people pitching in, well above the national figure. There is also a higher than average number of former Defence Force members at 5.3%.
First Nations residents in Mawson have high Year 12 completion rates at 69.4%, far above the national average. Additionally, 11.5% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the ACT average.
About 29.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Most households are couples with children (54.8%) or couples without children (31.9%).
Rental properties are common, with 35.7% of households renting, well above the national figure. Homes here are more likely to be townhouses or apartments than in other areas, with only 54.2% being separate houses.
The area is well-served by public transport, and 5.2% of people use it to commute, which is above the national average. A small number of homes (6.4%) do not own a motor vehicle.
Mawson is a dynamic area with 46% of people moving in during the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 22.8%, which is well above the national average.
Full-time employment is high at 64%, well above the national figure. Many residents work in public administration and safety (27.5%) or health care and social assistance (18.9%).
While theft and sexual offence rates are higher than in other areas, the rates of assault, burglary, and motor vehicle theft are lower. Overall, the crime rate has fallen by 25.2% over the last five years.
Mawson is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.0 and 97.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. Almost all residents live within a short walk of a park, school, or grocery store.