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Lakesland NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lakesland NSW is 499 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lakesland is $819 per week ($42,588 per year). Median rent in Lakesland is $620 per week ($2,687 per month). Lakesland has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Lakesland has a population density of 6.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lakesland is England. The most common religion is Catholic (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lakesland is $2,648.

There were 3 recorded offences in Lakesland in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Lakesland Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lakesland Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$819/wk

$42,588 per year

#3271 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$620/wk

$2,687 per month

#176 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,648/mo

Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lakesland Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (245) Female 50.7% (252)

Population Density

6.8

people per km²

499 people · 73.3 km²

Households

3.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,533

Family income/wk

Lakesland 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

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lakesland Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.2% 59 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.8% 61 dwellings

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

Lakesland Country of Birth

Australia

91.6%

England

5.4%

Germany

3.0%

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

Lakesland Religion

Catholic

27.7%

No Religion

27.5%

Anglican

26.1%

Not stated

10.3%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Eastern Orthodox

2.1%

SB OSB NRA SB

1.9%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lakesland Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.9%

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

Lakesland Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

57.1%

Spanish

21.4%

Other

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Lakesland Employment

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Employed full-time

35.5% 123 people

⏰

Employed part-time

25.1% 87 people

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Unemployed

0.9% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

38.4% 133 people

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

Lakesland Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.2%

Bachelor Degree

22.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Postgraduate Degree

6.6%

Certificate I/II

4.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

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

Lakesland Occupation

Professionals

22.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.1%

Managers

17.1%

Labourers

9.1%

Clerical & Administrative

9.1%

Sales Workers

8.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.4%

Community & Personal Service

5.1%

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

Lakesland Field of Study

Engineering

22.8%

Management & Commerce

15.4%

Health

13.6%

Architecture & Building

11.7%

Society & Culture

11.1%

Education

8.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.6%

Agriculture & Environment

4.9%

Creative Arts

3.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.1%

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

Lakesland Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lakesland Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.0%

$4,000+/wk

26.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lakesland Marital Status

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Married

57.3% 232

↔️

Separated

2.5% 10

📋

Divorced

5.2% 21

🕊️

Widowed

4.2% 17

👤

Never married

30.9% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lakesland Ancestry

English

32.3%

Australian

30.6%

Other

7.2%

Irish

6.5%

Scottish

5.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.6%

Italian

3.2%

Maltese

3.1%

German

2.9%

Lebanese

2.7%

New Zealander

1.4%

Croatian

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lakesland School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

18.4%

Vocational Education

17.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.3%

Primary — Catholic

13.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.2%

Pre-school

10.2%

Secondary — Catholic

9.2%

Secondary — Government

4.1%

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

Lakesland Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.7% 15

✅

No need for assistance

98.3% 882

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

Lakesland Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.2% 71

—

Not a volunteer

80.8% 298

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lakesland Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

35.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lakesland How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.2%

Did not go to work

23.2%

Walked only

3.0%

Car (passenger)

1.8%

Truck

1.8%

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

Lakesland Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.9%

1 vehicle

11.4%

2 vehicles

38.6%

3 vehicles

18.6%

4+ vehicles

28.6%

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

Lakesland Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.6%

3 bedrooms

28.7%

4 bedrooms

44.8%

5 bedrooms

12.6%

6+ bedrooms

8.4%

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

Lakesland Population Mobility

7.9%

moved in the last year

25.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lakesland Indigenous Population

4.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

845

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lakesland Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Lakesland Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.5%

$1-$149/wk

6.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

1.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lakesland Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.7%

Couple — no children

26.1%

Couple — no children under 15

24.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

One parent — children under 15

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lakesland Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.5% 13

👤

Never served

96.5% 355

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lakesland Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.6% 46

—

Did not provide

87.4% 320

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lakesland Children Ever Born

No children

32.5%

1 child

5.7%

2 children

24.2%

3 children

24.8%

4 children

10.8%

5+ children

1.9%

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

Lakesland When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Lakesland Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

23.3%

15–29 hours

19.2%

30+ hours

18.2%

Did not do domestic work

18.2%

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

Lakesland Household Size

1 person

8.8%

2 persons

36.0%

3 persons

11.8%

4 persons

19.1%

5 persons

16.9%

6+ persons

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lakesland Where Residents Moved From

Same address

409

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Lakesland Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Step family — no other children

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lakesland Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Property Damage

Weapons

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Lakesland Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $2,454/wk

Median Rent $620/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.3%

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

If you earn X in Lakesland

Your weekly income

≈ $10,634/month

Median rent $620/wk

Left after rent $1,834/wk

Rent share 25.3%

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Income: $770/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $420/wk

Young

Income: $656/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $370/wk

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Income: $666/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $350/wk

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Income: $716/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $340/wk

Yoogali

Income: $871/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $320/wk

Bathurst

Income: $753/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $320/wk

Goonellabah

Income: $705/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $300/wk

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Income: $785/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $270/wk

Lakesland vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bilgola Beach

Pop: 251 Income: $1,557/wk Rent: $1,075/wk

Kielvale

Pop: 251 Income: $638/wk Rent: $295/wk

Moorbel

Pop: 251 Income: $765/wk Rent: $210/wk

Dalgety

Pop: 252 Income: $818/wk Rent: $250/wk

Nanima

Pop: 252 Income: $1,183/wk Rent: $585/wk

Bendolba

Pop: 253 Income: $662/wk Rent: $325/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lakesland

What is the population of Lakesland NSW?

The population of Lakesland NSW is 499 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.8 people per km².Lakesland is ranked #5,033 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lakesland?

The median personal income in Lakesland NSW is $819 per week, or $42,588 per year.The median household income is $2,454 per week.Family income is $2,533 per week.Lakesland is ranked #3,271 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lakesland?

Median rent in Lakesland NSW is $620 per week ($2,687 per month).Rent represents 25.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Lakesland ranks #176 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lakesland?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lakesland NSW is $2,648. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lakesland?

The median age in Lakesland NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lakesland a good suburb to live in?

Lakesland is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 499.The median income is $819/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.3% 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: 12267. All dollar figures in AUD.