Lagoon Grass NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lagoon Grass, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lagoon Grass NSW is 49 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lagoon Grass is $524 per week ($27,248 per year). Median rent in Lagoon Grass is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Lagoon Grass has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Lagoon Grass has a population density of 9.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lagoon Grass is $1,582.

There were 11 recorded offences in Lagoon Grass in 2023-24, a rate of 224 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (5 offences).

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Lagoon Grass Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lagoon Grass Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$524/wk
$27,248 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,582/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lagoon Grass Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.5% (31) Female 41.5% (22)

Population Density

9.5
people per km²
49 people · 5.1 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Lagoon Grass Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lagoon Grass Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.3% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.7% 5 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lagoon Grass Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Lagoon Grass Religion

No Religion
25.0%
Catholic
25.0%
Anglican
14.6%
Not stated
10.4%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
8.3%
Uniting Church
8.3%
Other Religions Tot
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lagoon Grass Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Lagoon Grass Employment

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Employed full-time
38.5% 15 people
Employed part-time
35.9% 14 people
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Not in labour force
25.6% 10 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Lagoon Grass Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%
Bachelor Degree
28.6%
Certificate III/IV
23.8%
Certificate I/II
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Lagoon Grass Occupation

Managers
30.8%
Professionals
23.1%
Community & Personal Service
23.1%
Clerical & Administrative
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Lagoon Grass Field of Study

Engineering
42.9%
Health
35.7%
Architecture & Building
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Lagoon Grass Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lagoon Grass Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
40.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
30.0%
$4,000+/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lagoon Grass Marital Status

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Married
51.2% 21
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Separated
12.2% 5
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Divorced
17.1% 7
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Widowed
12.2% 5
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Never married
7.3% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lagoon Grass Ancestry

English
33.3%
Australian
22.2%
Irish
19.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.3%
German
6.3%
Italian
6.3%
Scottish
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lagoon Grass School & University Attendance

Pre-school
36.4%
Secondary — Government
36.4%
Vocational Education
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Lagoon Grass Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Lagoon Grass Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.0% 9
Not a volunteer
78.0% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lagoon Grass How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Lagoon Grass Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.8%
2 vehicles
38.5%
4+ vehicles
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Lagoon Grass Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
66.7%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Lagoon Grass Population Mobility

24.0%
moved in the last year
30.4%
moved in the last 5 years
59.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lagoon Grass Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
94
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lagoon Grass Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Lagoon Grass Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
25.9%
$400-$499/wk
14.8%
$650-$799/wk
18.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lagoon Grass Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.0%
Couple — no children
29.4%
Couple — no children under 15
11.8%
One parent — children under 15
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lagoon Grass Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 6
Did not provide
83.3% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lagoon Grass Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.9%
5–14 hours
28.6%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
25.7%
Did not do domestic work
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Lagoon Grass Household Size

1 person
36.8%
2 persons
47.4%
3 persons
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lagoon Grass Where Residents Moved From

Same address
38
Moved from QLD
7
Moved from NSW
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Lagoon Grass Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lagoon Grass Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 11 total

Assault
5
Property Damage
5
Theft
1

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Lagoon Grass Schools

11
schools nearby
5
government
990
avg ICSEA score
3,479
total students
Vistara Primary School Independent
Primary · 1-6 · 19 students
1121
ICSEA
St John's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 774 students
1059
ICSEA
Trinity Catholic College Lismore Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 816 students
1055
ICSEA
Summerland Christian College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 628 students
1042
ICSEA
Bexhill Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 113 students
995
ICSEA
Lismore Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 203 students
973
ICSEA
The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 438 students
934
ICSEA
The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 262 students
884
ICSEA
Goonellabah Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 226 students
847
ICSEA
Living School - Southern Cross University Campus Independent
Combined
Living Academy - Southern Cross University - Z Block Independent
Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Lagoon Grass Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Lagoon Grass

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $825/wk
Rent share 26.7%

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Lagoon Grass vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lagoon Grass

What is the population of Lagoon Grass NSW?

The population of Lagoon Grass NSW is 49 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Lagoon Grass?

The median personal income in Lagoon Grass NSW is $524 per week, or $27,248 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.

How much is rent in Lagoon Grass?

Median rent in Lagoon Grass NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Lagoon Grass?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lagoon Grass NSW is $1,582. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lagoon Grass?

The median age in Lagoon Grass NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lagoon Grass a good suburb to live in?

Lagoon Grass is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 49.The median income is $524/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12244. All dollar figures in AUD.