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Lawrence NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lawrence, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Lawrence NSW is 1,159 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lawrence is $506 per week ($26,312 per year). Median rent in Lawrence is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Lawrence has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Lawrence has a population density of 8.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Lawrence is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lawrence is $1,333.
There were 11 recorded offences in Lawrence in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).
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Lawrence Population
Lawrence Median Income & Rent
Lawrence Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Lawrence Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lawrence Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lawrence Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Lawrence Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Lawrence Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Lawrence Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Lawrence Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Lawrence Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Lawrence Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Lawrence Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Lawrence Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Lawrence Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Lawrence Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Lawrence Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Lawrence School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Lawrence Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Lawrence Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Lawrence Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Lawrence How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Lawrence Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Lawrence Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Lawrence Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Lawrence Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Lawrence Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Lawrence Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Lawrence Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Lawrence Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Lawrence Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Lawrence Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Lawrence When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Lawrence Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Lawrence Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Lawrence Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Lawrence Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Lawrence Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 11 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Lawrence Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawrence
What is the population of Lawrence NSW?
The population of Lawrence NSW is 1,159 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.8 people per km².Lawrence is ranked #3,760 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Lawrence?
The median personal income in Lawrence NSW is $506 per week, or $26,312 per year.The median household income is $1,104 per week.Family income is $1,274 per week.Lawrence is ranked #8,141 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Lawrence?
Median rent in Lawrence NSW is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 29.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Lawrence ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Lawrence?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lawrence NSW is $1,333. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Lawrence?
The median age in Lawrence NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Lawrence a good suburb to live in?
Lawrence is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,159.The median income is $506/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.9% 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: 12297. All dollar figures in AUD.