FairSquare/South Australia/Mawson Lakes
Suburb Dossier · SA · 5095

Mawson Lakes

Mawson Lakes presents a compelling investment case, driven by its strategic role as a self-contained education and technology hub anchored by UniSA, cultivating a stable demand from academic and professional tenants. This strong structural demand is reflected in an exceptionally low 0.6% vacancy rate and robust 13.5% annual price growth, solidifying its appeal as a consistent workhorse investment offering dependable capital appreciation and rental income. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +13.5% puts it ahead of the broader South Australia median.

Model Verdict
Workhorse Investment
6.7OUT OF 10
Median
$846K
house
Gross Yield
4.0%
derived
Weekly Rent
$650
3-bed median
12m Growth
+13.5%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Mawson Lakes

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
14km
Yield
derived from model
4.0%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$650
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$846K
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Yield PlayGrowth Play
Model Tags
Momentum BuildingYield Compounder
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

9 of 12 signals locked. The model's full read is in the complete analysis.

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01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
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1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
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FAQ
01

Is Mawson Lakes a good investment in 2026?

The model rates Mawson Lakes a 6.7/10 and classifies it as "Workhorse Investment". Mawson Lakes presents a compelling investment case, driven by its strategic role as a self-contained education and technology hub anchored by UniSA, cultivating a stable demand from academic and professional tenants. This strong structural demand is reflected in an exceptionally low 0.6% vacancy rate and robust 13.5% annual price growth, solidifying its appeal as a consistent workhorse investment offering dependable capital appreciation and rental income. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +13.5% puts it ahead of the broader South Australia median.

02

What is the rental yield in Mawson Lakes?

Mawson Lakes is tracking at a 4.0% gross rental yield with a median weekly rent of $650 against a median house price of $846K. Full rent progression analysis is included in the complete model report.

03

How does the model value Mawson Lakes?

The model derives the median price from our proprietary yield model, not from scraped listings or AI estimates. Weekly rent × 52 ÷ gross yield returns the median price — every number on this page traces back to that formula.

04

Which investor profiles does Mawson Lakes suit?

Model signals align with: Yield Play, Growth Play. Avoidance profiles and risk flags are covered in the full model output.

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