Canberra · 2607

Mawson, ACT

population +9.1% (5y), tight 1.3% vacancy.

NextSuburb scoreTier C
53Average
Median house
$1.04M
5y growth
6.6%/yr
Gross yield
2.0%
Vacancy
1.3%
Growth-led, low cashflowMedium confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)6.6%/yr
    66/100
  • Population growth+9.1% (5y)
    91/100
  • Supply tightening-3.0% YoY
    65/100
  • Rental yield2.0%
    40/100
  • Rental demand1.3% vacancy
    68/100
  • Income growth+16.0% (5y)
    64/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability30% under cap
    30/100

Why this score

Mawson scores 53/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 9.1% population growth over five years and 1.3% vacancy rate. The standout watch-out: gross yield of 2.0% leaves modest cashflow.

Drivers
  • Population growth+9.1% (5y)
  • Tight rentals1.3%
  • Capital growth6.6%/yr
  • Supply tightening-3.0% YoY
Risks
  • Thin gross yield (2.0%)
  • No major construction project in this state

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60-month score history

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