Lawson

ACT

Lawson is a growing suburb in ACT with 2,913 residents.

SA2 code: 801011018
State: ACT

Population

2,913

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+14.5%

3yr: +2.4% · 10yr: +0.0%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$548/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$2,492/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Lawson (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +2.4%5yr: +14.5%10yr: +0.0%Total: +0.0%

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 0.5%

Predominantly townhouses (63.6%), mixed tenure (53% own or mortgage), built for families (45% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 20%

Townhouses 64%

Apartments 17%

194 houses623 townhouses163 apartments

Tenure

Mortgage 45%

Renting 47%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

67 (6.9%)

2 bed

269 (27.8%)

3 bed

436 (45.0%)

4 bed

141 (14.6%)

5 bed

44 (4.5%)

6+ bed

12 (1.2%)

Lawson

Population over time — Lawson (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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