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1,634
People
10 Apr 2026
+13.1%
Growth since 2021
Census
1
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1,634
People
est. as @ 10 Apr 2026
2021 Census | 1,445 people
0.82 km²
Land area
1,992.7 /km²
Density
1.6%
Unemployment
7 /yr
Resi approvals
Nestled approximately 108 kilometers north-northeast from Sydney's central business district, Lakelands is a charming suburb in New South Wales that has seen significant growth since the last official census. According to Districts' analysis of aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts and national address file data updated quarterly, Lakelands' population was estimated at around 1,634 as of February 2026. This figure marks a notable increase of 193 people, representing a 13.4% rise from the 2021 Census figure of 1,441 residents. Lakelands is distinguished by its strong educational qualifications and low unemployment rates among its residents, with an average taxpayer income of $84,512. The suburb is home to a significant proportion of married families and couples with children, indicative of its mature and well-established community. Notably, Lakelands has a robust healthcare employment base, contributing to the overall vibrancy of the area. Despite showing limited expansion patterns in terms of population growth, the suburb remains active in major infrastructure projects planned, which are likely to fuel future demand. However, sales activity in the area is relatively low compared to its population size.
Estimated residents are up from 1,445 at the 2021 Census — a change of 189 people, or 13.1%.
Districts View
Data to 10 Apr 2026Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 130 residents by 2041 — growth of 8.0% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Lakelands, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 95th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 7.1% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
No standout risks in the ingested evidence — this is coverage, not an all-clear.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Lakelands. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 10 Apr 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 10 Apr 2026Districts view
Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Lakelands when compared nationally
Detail
Based on Districts analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Lakelands averaged approximately 7 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 36 homes. So far in FY-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. An average of 2.8 new residents per year was gained for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting robust demand that underpins property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $608,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
This financial year has seen $15.6 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Relative to Rest of NSW, Lakelands shows moderately higher building activity, 17.0% above regional average per person over the five-year period, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New building activity comprises 60.0% detached dwellings and 40.0% attached dwellings, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges, from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 94.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.
With around 185 people per dwelling approval, Lakelands shows characteristics of a growth area. Future projections show Lakelands adding 130 residents by 2041 (from the latest Districts quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Lakelands (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 9 | 185,138 | 461 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 7 | 112,358 | 241 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 6/62.2% | 89,436/61.9% | 264/64.0% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 4/37.8% | 55,043/38.1% | 148/36.0% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 7 | 188,882 | 529 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 36 | 944,410 | 2,645 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 5.3 | 6.6 | 3.5 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 4.9 | 7.3 | 4.2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 1.2 | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 2.8 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Persons per Approval | 184 | 156 | 292 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 608 | 342 | 367 |
| Commercial Development Value | 15,571 | 105,080,908 | 244,394 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 55 | 100 | 72 |
Project pipeline
Data to 10 Apr 2026Districts view
Lakelands has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Detail
Districts has identified no projects that could impact the area's performance. Key initiatives include Speers Point Transport Improvements, Lake Macquarie Bridge Replacement Program, Lake Macquarie Modular Social Housing, and Costco Lake Macquarie Warehouse.
Transport & Logistics
ConstructionComprehensive program by Lake Macquarie City Council to replace and upgrade aging timber bridges and culvert structures across the LGA to ensure safe and efficient transport connectivity.
Source 1 for Lake Macquarie Bridge Replacement Program (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Lake Macquarie Bridge Replacement Program (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionA master-planned residential community spanning 55 hectares in Boolaroo, offering elevated lots near Lake Macquarie with access to shopping, transport, and educational facilities. The multi-staged development by Green Capital Group will deliver approximately 500 new homes to the region.
Source 1 for Weemala at the Lake (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Weemala at the Lake (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
Approved200+ lot residential development in Edgeworth area with approval received. Part of McCloy Group's broader residential expansion in the north-west Lake Macquarie region. McCloy Group is one of the Hunter's largest private property developers with over 60 years of experience, founded in 1961 by Don McCloy.
Source 1 for McCloy Group Brush Creek Estate (opens in new tab)Source 2 for McCloy Group Brush Creek Estate (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionA boutique residential subdivision of approximately 1.25 hectares into 13 low-density lots in a quiet cul-de-sac in Eleebana, with part of the site designated for environmental conservation. The project includes demolition of existing dwelling and offers family-friendly access to schools, recreation, and Lake Macquarie foreshore. Development approval granted, subdivision works certificate approved, lots currently being sold with settlement upon registration.
Source 1 for 83 Jonathan Street Residential Subdivision (opens in new tab)Source 2 for 83 Jonathan Street Residential Subdivision (opens in new tab)
Retail
Dev. ApprovalExpansion of Glendale City Centre following IP Generation's 2024 acquisition of the centre. The existing 2018 development approval provides for enclosure of the existing colonnade mall, around 7,700 sqm of additional retail floor space and a 1,900 sqm dining and restaurant precinct linking the shopping centre with Event Cinemas. As of 2026 the approval remains in place and the owner continues to identify the asset as having significant future redevelopment and expansion potential, however major construction has not commenced.
8 projects tracked around Lakelands (NSW), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 10 Apr 2026$1,125,000
House For Sale · 3 bed · 515m² land
Listed 29 July 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 10 Apr 2026| Address | Price | Sold | Type | Beds | Baths | Cars | Land | $/m² land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 colton cres, lakelands, NSW, 2282 | $1.25M | 8 July 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 2 | 812m² | $1,539 |
| 10 ulverston way, lakelands, NSW, 2282 | $1.03M | 31 Mar 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 2 | 512m² | $2,002 |
Source: Districts property records · 2 in 2026 · 141 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Lakelands with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 10 Apr 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakelands | — | 1,634 | — | — | — |
| Warners Bay | 1.2 km | 8,875 | — | — | — |
| Macquarie Hills | 1.4 km | 3,664 | — | — | — |
| Cardiff South | 1.6 km | 3,139 | — | — | — |
| Speers Point | 2.1 km | 3,936 | — | — | — |
| Cardiff (NSW) | 2.6 km | 6,685 | — | — | — |
| Boolaroo | 2.7 km | 1,733 | — | — | — |
| Mount Hutton (NSW) | 3.1 km | 3,837 | — | — | — |
| Argenton | 3.4 km | 1,525 | — | — | — |
| Garden Suburb | 3.4 km | 2,000 | — | — | — |
| Eleebana | 3.6 km | 6,471 | — | — | — |
| Glendale (NSW) | 3.8 km | 3,432 | — | — | — |
| Booragul | 4.0 km | 1,664 | — | — | — |
| Charlestown (NSW) | 4.1 km | 14,301 | — | — | — |
| Tingira Heights | 4.2 km | 2,070 | — | — | — |
| Gateshead | 4.2 km | 3,262 | — | — | — |
| Teralba | 4.2 km | 2,940 | — | — | — |
| Windale | 4.4 km | 3,666 | — | — | — |
| New Lambton Heights | 4.7 km | 2,465 | — | — | — |
| Kotara | 4.8 km | 4,235 | — | — | — |
| Rankin Park | 5.0 km | 2,780 | — | — | — |
| Edgeworth | 5.1 km | 8,100 | — | — | — |
| Elermore Vale | 5.2 km | 6,343 | — | — | — |
| Valentine | 5.5 km | 5,761 | — | — | — |
| Bolton Point | 5.5 km | 2,201 | — | — | — |
| Kahibah | 5.8 km | 2,683 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Strong educational qualifications across the community
Very low unemployment
Above-average growth since Census
High proportion of married families
Average taxpayer income of $84,512
Notable healthcare employment base
One of the lowest unemployment rates in the country
Population Growth
1.4
Density
7.0
Development Activity
5.5
Employment Drivers
9.1
Infrastructure Drivers
9.5
Education
9.8
Amenities
9.2
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 10 Apr 2026Districts view
Lakelands is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on Districts' assessment of recent, and medium term trends
Detail
Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of February 2026, the estimated population of Lakelands (NSW) is around 1,634. This reflects an increase of 189 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,445. The change was inferred from Districts' resident population estimate of 1,568 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,992 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by Districts. Lakelands' growth of 13.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 4.1%, along with the Rest of NSW, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
Employment
Data to 10 Apr 2026Districts view
The exceptional employment performance in Lakelands places it among Australia's strongest labour markets
Detail
Lakelands has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.6%, having seen a 1.2% employment growth over the past year (Districts data). As of December 2025867 residents are employed while its unemployment rate stands at 2.3%, below Regional NSW's 3.9%.
Workforce participation is high at 69.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 61.3% (Census data). Notably, 29.4% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Residents' employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food services. Lakelands specializes in health care & social assistance with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at .
Income
Data to 10 Apr 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by Districts
Detail
Districts released postcode level ATO data for Lakelands in financial year 2023. The suburb's median income among taxpayers was $63,741 with an average of $84,512. This is amongst the highest in Australia. Regional NSW had a median income of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 during this period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Lakelands would be approximately $69,388 (median) and $92,000 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data shows household incomes in Lakelands ranked between the 72nd and 84th percentiles nationally. Distribution data indicates that 29.7% of residents earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, comprising 485 individuals. This aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort represents . Lakelands demonstrates affluence with earning over per week. After housing costs, residents retain of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the th decile.
Housing stock
Data to 10 Apr 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Lakelands is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
Lakelands' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.3% houses and 5.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lakelands was 45.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.6% and rented ones at 10.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Lakelands was $450, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Lakelands' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
Lakelands at a glance
Households
Data to 10 Apr 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Lakelands features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Detail
Family households comprise 81.4% of all households, including 44.8% couples with children, 27.0% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for 18.6%, with lone person households at 17.4% and group households making up 1.4%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 10 Apr 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Lakelands demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on Districts' comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics
Detail
Educational attainment in Lakelands significantly surpasses broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 31.5% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 23.5% in the SA3 area. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%).
Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 35.5% of residents aged and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas () and certificates (). Educational participation is notably high, with of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes in primary education, in secondary education, and pursuing tertiary education.
Amenities
Data to 10 Apr 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
1.8km · score 68
Child Care
656m · score 65
GP
1.2km · score 71
Government Services
2.3km · score 70
Dentist
1.5km · score 75
Getting around
Data to 10 Apr 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Lakelands has twelve operational public transport stops, serving a variety of bus routes. These stops facilitate 16 different routes that collectively offer 325 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered excellent, with residents typically residing 166 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward, primarily by car at a rate of 99%. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 29.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
The service frequency averages 46 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual stop.
Healthcare
Data to 10 Apr 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Lakelands's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts
Detail
Health data shows positive outcomes for Lakelands residents. Mortality rates and health conditions are broadly in line with national benchmarks.
The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high, with approximately 60% of the total population (984 people) having it, compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 9.0% and 8.8% of residents respectively. 68.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Under- population health outcomes are better than average. The area has of residents aged and over ( people), lower than the in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
Ancestry & language
Data to 10 Apr 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Lakelands ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Lakelands had a lower cultural diversity, with 86.7% born in Australia, 94.9% being citizens, and 91.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 55.1%. The category 'Other' was overrepresented at 1.4%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.8%.
Top ancestry groups were English (30.3%), Australian (29.2%), and Scottish (9.2%). Welsh (1.5%) and Polish (1.1%) were notably more represented than regionally, while Hungarian was slightly higher at .
Age structure
Data to 10 Apr 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Lakelands hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average
Detail
Lakeland's median age is 42 years, similar to Regional NSW's average of 43, but considerably older than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent at 15.9%, while the 65-74 group is comparatively smaller at 8.7% than in Regional NSW. Between 2021 and present, the 0-4 age group has grown from 4.1% to 5.1%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 17.6% to 15.9%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 14.8% to 13.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Lakeland, with the strongest projected growth in the - cohort at , adding residents to reach . In contrast, population declines are projected for the - and - cohorts.
Child care
Data to 10 Apr 2026Districts view
No child care provision was observed in Lakelands (NSW) for any age group.
Detail
Lakelands currently has an estimated 83 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 50 children aged 0-2 and 33 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 41% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 96 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 150. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
5.1
Income
8.3
Age
7.2
Household Composition
7.9
Housing
9.0
Cultural Diversity
3.1
Health
5.3
Housing Cost
7.9
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Sales Activity
0.4
Districts is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for areas not covered. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of regional areas nationally is expected. The suburb is expected to expand by 196 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 8.0% in total over the 17 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Lakelands (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 1,634 | 27,949,983 | 131,673 |
| Growth Since Census | 13.1% | 9.9% | 4.1% |
| Population 2021 Census | 1,445 | 25,422,788 | 126,496 |
| Natural Increase | 15.0% | 24.0% | 25.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 23.0% | 76.0% | 59.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 62.0% | 0.0% | 15.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 8.0% | 19.8% | 8.0% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 1,992 | 3 | 953 |
The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by resident population vs working population counts. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 1.2% and labour force rose by 1.7%, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 0.5 percentage points (Districts analysis). In comparison, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 1.2%, labour force contract by 0.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Lakelands' employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Lakelands (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 867 | 14,597,208 | 65,830 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 21.7% | 15.2% | 20.2% |
| –Education & Training | 9.9% | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| –Accommodation & Food | 8.6% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Labour Force | 881 | 15,236,561 | 68,468 |
| Participation Rate | 69.3% | 68.2% | 64.3% |
| Working from Home | 29.4% | 23.9% | 25.8% |
| Unemployment | 1.6% | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 7.1% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 91 | 100 | 39 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Lakelands (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 69,388 | 62,199 | 61,997 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 92,000 | 79,941 | 77,456 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 63,741 | 57,137 | 56,951 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 84,512 | 73,435 | 71,152 |
| Median Household Income | 2,315 | 1,746 | 1,655 |
| –$0 to 399 | 12 (2.1%) | 641,784 (6.3%) | 3,030 (6.0%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 71 (12.4%) | 1,680,863 (16.5%) | 9,594 (19.0%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 115 (20.1%) | 2,169,841 (21.3%) | 10,907 (21.6%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 170 (29.7%) | 3,219,108 (31.6%) | 15,250 (30.2%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 81 (14.2%) | 1,120,575 (11.0%) | 5,958 (11.8%) |
| –$4,000+ | 123 (21.5%) | 1,365,065 (13.4%) | 5,756 (11.4%) |
| Median Family Income | 2,705 | 2,120 | 2,122 |
| –$0 to 399 | 4 (0.9%) | 237,476 (3.3%) | 944 (2.6%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 30 (6.4%) | 762,802 (10.6%) | 3,919 (10.8%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 85 (18.2%) | 1,482,427 (20.6%) | 7,875 (21.7%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 146 (31.3%) | 2,576,256 (35.8%) | 12,956 (35.7%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 85 (18.2%) | 978,690 (13.6%) | 5,480 (15.1%) |
| –$4,000+ | 116 (24.9%) | 1,151,400 (16.0%) | 5,081 (14.0%) |
| Median Personal Income | 939 | 805 | 781 |
| –$0 to 399 | 379 (23.2%) | 7,343,502 (26.3%) | 32,228 (24.5%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 359 (22.0%) | 6,561,684 (23.5%) | 34,858 (26.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 418 (25.6%) | 7,175,970 (25.7%) | 33,543 (25.5%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 366 (22.4%) | 5,388,958 (19.3%) | 25,388 (19.3%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 43 (2.6%) | 530,519 (1.9%) | 2,236 (1.7%) |
| –$3,500+ | 69 (4.2%) | 949,350 (3.4%) | 3,420 (2.6%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 14.4% | 22.8% | 25.0% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 35.7% | 24.4% | 23.2% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 8,880 | 6,376 | 6,050 |
| SEIFA Score | 8.1 | 5.6 | 5.3 |
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $450/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Lakelands (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 505 | 9,275,218 | 48,505 |
| –Owned Outright | 45.8% | 32.1% | 39.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 43.6% | 36.2% | 36.5% |
| –Rented | 10.6% | 31.7% | 24.4% |
| –Detached Houses | 94.3% | 72.5% | 82.4% |
| –Semi-Detached | 5.7% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| –Apartments | 0.0% | 14.3% | 5.7% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 2,167 | 1,863 | 2,000 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 450 | 375 | 370 |
| –$0-149/wk | 0.0% | 7.3% | 9.5% |
| –$150-349/wk | 6.7% | 33.4% | 30.4% |
| –$350-649/wk | 84.4% | 50.9% | 56.1% |
| –$650-949/wk | 8.9% | 6.6% | 3.6% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,151 | 1,189 | 1,121 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 21.6% | 24.6% | 27.9% |
| –Rent / Income | 19.4% | 21.5% | 22.4% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Lakelands (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 572 | 10,197,236 | 50,495 |
| Median Household Size | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 506 | 9,275,217 | 48,510 |
| –Lone Person Households | 17.4% | 25.6% | 25.7% |
| –Group Households | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| –Other Households | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 81.4% | 70.5% | 71.8% |
| –Couple with Children | 44.8% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| –Couple No Children | 27.0% | 26.8% | 28.1% |
| –One Parent Family | 8.7% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Currently Married | 59.0% | 46.5% | 47.5% |
| Never Married | 28.3% | 36.5% | 32.9% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Lakelands (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 31.5% | 30.4% | 23.5% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 22.3% | 20.0% | 16.6% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 4.8% | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 13.2% | 10.8% | 10.9% |
| –Certificate | 22.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 32.7% | 36.8% | 37.1% |
| Number of Schools | 0 | 11,054 | 57 |
| Total School Attendance | 0 | 4,176,099 | 18,975 |
| ICSEA Score | 0 | 1,001 | 1,009 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 98 | 100 | 48 |
Hospital
7.5km · score 91
Shopping Centre
1.7km · score 91
Banks
1.4km · score 82
Pharmacy
1.8km · score 66
Fitness Centre
798m · score 98
Schools
1.0km · score 68
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Lakelands (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 12 | 171,981 | 1,513 |
| Routes | 16 | 12,966 | 221 |
| Weekly Trips | 325 | 1,140,068 | 7,252 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 180 | 235 | 57 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 166 | 7,586 | 157 |
| Population per Stop | 136 | 161 | 86 |
| Population per Trip | 5 | 24.3 | 18 |
| Population per Route | 102 | 2,136 | 589 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 51 | 100 | 56 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Work from Home | 29.4% | 23.9% | 25.8% |
| Single Mode Commute | 69.5% | 73.8% | 73.4% |
| Two Mode | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| –Car | 98.6% | 84.1% | 94.7% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 4.9% | 0.4% |
| –Bus | 0.0% | 3.6% | 1.4% |
| –Walk | 0.7% | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| –Cycle | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Lakelands (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 60.3% | 55.7% | 54.4% |
| Need for Assistance | 4.6% | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 68.0% | 69.8% | 62.6% |
| One Long Term Condition | 21.8% | 20.5% | 24.5% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 7.3% | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 2.9% | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| –Arthritis | 8.8% | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| –Asthma | 9.0% | 7.4% | 8.6% |
| –Cancer | 2.5% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| –Diabetes | 3.8% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| –Heart Disease | 3.6% | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| –Lung Condition | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 8.1% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| –Stroke | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| –Other Condition | 7.9% | 7.3% | 7.7% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Lakelands (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 13.3% | 29.3% | 10.9% |
| Born in Australia | 86.7% | 70.7% | 89.1% |
| Australian Citizens | 94.9% | 83.8% | 93.1% |
| Speak English Only | 91.5% | 76.4% | 94.5% |
| Speak Other Language | 8.5% | 23.6% | 5.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 1.4% | 2.6% | 0.8% |
| –Christianity | 55.1% | 47.5% | 52.5% |
| –Hinduism | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| –Islam | 0.2% | 3.5% | 0.4% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| –Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| –No Religion | 41.0% | 41.6% | 45.4% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Lakelands (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 42 | 38 | 42 |
| Largest Age Group | 55 to 64 | 25 to 34 | 35 to 44 |
| Children (0-14) | 19.0% | 17.8% | 17.6% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 63.9% | 64.4% | 61.0% |
| Seniors (65+) | 17.1% | 17.8% | 21.4% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 21.0% | 16.0% | 11.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 56.0% | 55.0% | 64.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Lakelands currently has no childcare facilities operating within its bounds. With projected population growth of 8.0% between now and 2041, and 15.7% in the under 5 age group in particular. As well as this projected growth, other drivers of note in the area are high female labour force participation of 65.7%, as well as upper quartile employment and income performance.
Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being longer than typical nationally while high fees are observed suggesting limited supply might be having an outsized impact on inflation.
4 school catchments intersect Lakelands (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 2,959 children aged under 5 reside, served by 1,830 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.6 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Lakelands and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts