Garran vs Mawson ACT
Two Australian Capital Territory suburbs, about 2.5 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Garran | Mawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,706 | 3,440 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $550 | $400 |
| Owner-occupied | 68% | 63% |
| Family households | 74% | 67% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 10 | 10 |
| Tree canopy | 15% | 9% |
| Population 2011 | 3,198 | 2,920 |
What stands out
Mawson rents cheaper — $400 vs $550 a week at the census.
Both sit in the same SEIFA advantage decile (10 of 10).
Garran is the greener of the two (15% vs 9% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Garran +16%, Mawson +18%.
In short
The two sit about 2.5 km apart in a straight line, both in Australian Capital Territory.
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