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Lake George NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lake George NSW is 118 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lake George is $1,458 per week ($75,816 per year). Median rent in Lake George is $388 per week ($1,681 per month). Lake George has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Lake George has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake George is $3,040.

There were 1 recorded offences in Lake George in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Lake George Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lake George Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,458/wk

$75,816 per year

#138 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$388/wk

$1,681 per month

#2364 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,040/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Lake George Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (60) Female 48.3% (56)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

118 people · 147.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$4,062

Family income/wk

Lake George Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lake George Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

35.5% 11 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

64.5% 20 dwellings

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

Lake George Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Lake George Religion

No Religion

53.1%

Anglican

27.4%

Catholic

12.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.4%

Baptist

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lake George Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

80.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Lake George Employment

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Employed full-time

55.2% 48 people

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Employed part-time

18.4% 16 people

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Not in labour force

26.4% 23 people

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

Lake George Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

38.7%

Postgraduate Degree

25.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Certificate III/IV

12.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.0%

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

Lake George Occupation

Professionals

46.2%

Managers

21.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

Community & Personal Service

9.6%

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

Lake George Field of Study

Society & Culture

29.4%

Management & Commerce

21.6%

Creative Arts

17.6%

Engineering

13.7%

Education

5.9%

Architecture & Building

5.9%

Agriculture & Environment

5.9%

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

Lake George Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lake George Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

15.6%

$4,000+/wk

59.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lake George Marital Status

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Married

66.0% 62

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Separated

3.2% 3

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Divorced

9.6% 9

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Never married

21.3% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lake George Ancestry

Australian

41.3%

English

24.4%

Irish

12.8%

Scottish

7.0%

Maori

3.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.3%

Dutch

1.7%

French

1.7%

German

1.7%

Italian

1.7%

Other

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lake George School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

42.9%

Secondary — Government

35.7%

Primary — Government

21.4%

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

Lake George Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.0% 7

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No need for assistance

97.0% 226

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

Lake George Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.5% 20

—

Not a volunteer

78.5% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lake George Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

58.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lake George How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.1%

Walked only

10.4%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

Did not go to work

6.3%

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

Lake George Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.8%

2 vehicles

35.9%

3 vehicles

35.9%

4+ vehicles

15.4%

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

Lake George Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.1%

3 bedrooms

21.2%

4 bedrooms

54.5%

5 bedrooms

12.1%

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

Lake George Population Mobility

11.7%

moved in the last year

41.1%

moved in the last 5 years

71.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lake George Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

235

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lake George Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Lake George Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

21.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

17.6%

$3,500+/wk

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lake George Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.6%

Couple — no children

35.0%

Couple — no children under 15

18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lake George Military Service

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Previously served

3.1% 3

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Never served

96.9% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lake George Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.0% 12

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Did not provide

88.0% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lake George Children Ever Born

No children

44.8%

2 children

20.7%

3 children

13.8%

4 children

20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Lake George When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Lake George Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.5%

5–14 hours

34.7%

15–29 hours

17.3%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

12.2%

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

Lake George Household Size

1 person

22.9%

2 persons

25.7%

3 persons

25.7%

4 persons

14.3%

5 persons

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lake George Where Residents Moved From

Same address

106

Moved from NSW

Moved from ACT

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

Lake George Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lake George Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Lake George Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,750/wk

Median Rent $388/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Lake George

Your weekly income

≈ $16,250/month

Median rent $388/wk

Left after rent $3,362/wk

Rent share 10.3%

Lake George vs State & National Average

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Pop: 59 Income: $700/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake George

What is the population of Lake George NSW?

The population of Lake George NSW is 118 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Lake George is ranked #8,473 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lake George?

The median personal income in Lake George NSW is $1,458 per week, or $75,816 per year.The median household income is $3,750 per week.Family income is $4,062 per week.Lake George is ranked #138 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lake George?

Median rent in Lake George NSW is $388 per week ($1,681 per month).Rent represents 10.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lake George ranks #2,364 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lake George?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake George NSW is $3,040. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lake George?

The median age in Lake George NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lake George a good suburb to live in?

Lake George is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 118.The median income is $1,458/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12254. All dollar figures in AUD.