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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lawrence Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$506/wk
$26,312 per year
#8141 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$330/wk
$1,430 per month
#3803 of 14,663
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,333/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Lawrence Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (568) Female 50.8% (586)

Population Density

8.8
people per km²
1,159 people · 132.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,274
Family income/wk

Lawrence 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)

Lawrence Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.5% 249 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.5% 156 dwellings

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

Lawrence Country of Birth

Australia
94.9%
England
5.1%

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

Lawrence Religion

No Religion
43.0%
Anglican
18.1%
Catholic
17.6%
Not stated
10.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.9%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Uniting Church
2.5%
Baptist
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lawrence Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
39.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.8%

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

Lawrence Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish
100.0%

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

Lawrence Employment

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Employed full-time
24.2% 206 people
Employed part-time
16.8% 143 people
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Unemployed
3.3% 28 people
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Not in labour force
55.6% 473 people

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

Lawrence Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.3%
Bachelor Degree
21.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.5%
Certificate I/II
5.1%
Postgraduate Degree
3.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.2%

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

Lawrence Occupation

Professionals
26.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.5%
Community & Personal Service
17.0%
Managers
13.2%
Labourers
8.7%
Clerical & Administrative
7.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.8%
Sales Workers
2.6%

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

Lawrence Field of Study

Engineering
17.4%
Health
14.6%
Management & Commerce
13.8%
Education
12.3%
Society & Culture
12.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.3%
Architecture & Building
8.7%
Agriculture & Environment
5.1%
Creative Arts
3.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%

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

Lawrence Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lawrence Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
11.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
17.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.8%
$4,000+/wk
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lawrence Marital Status

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Married
50.4% 485
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Separated
3.9% 38
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Divorced
12.8% 123
🕊️
Widowed
7.3% 70
👤
Never married
25.6% 247

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lawrence Ancestry

Australian
34.9%
English
33.9%
Scottish
10.3%
Irish
9.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.5%
Other
2.9%
German
2.2%
Italian
0.7%
Spanish
0.5%
Dutch
0.3%
New Zealander
0.3%
Polish
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lawrence School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
30.1%
Secondary — Government
18.8%
Vocational Education
13.1%
Pre-school
12.5%
Primary — Catholic
11.4%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
6.8%
Secondary — Catholic
4.5%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
2.8%

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

Lawrence Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.6% 186
No need for assistance
91.4% 1,967

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

Lawrence Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.4% 193
Not a volunteer
78.6% 707

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lawrence Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.5%
$300-$449/mo
5.5%
$450-$599/mo
4.8%
$600-$799/mo
6.8%
$800-$999/mo
10.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
14.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lawrence How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.8%
Did not go to work
17.1%
Walked only
4.6%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Bus
0.9%

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

Lawrence Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.2%
1 vehicle
30.3%
2 vehicles
45.6%
3 vehicles
12.8%
4+ vehicles
9.0%

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

Lawrence Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.2%
2 bedrooms
13.7%
3 bedrooms
51.8%
4 bedrooms
28.3%
5 bedrooms
4.0%

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

Lawrence Population Mobility

11.4%
moved in the last year
40.1%
moved in the last 5 years
6.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lawrence Indigenous Population

7.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
160
Indigenous residents
2,014
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lawrence Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
111
Arthritis
73
Heart disease
56
Lung condition
52
Diabetes
45
Cancer
42
Asthma
41
Kidney disease
26
Stroke
13
Dementia
8

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

Lawrence Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
13.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lawrence Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.8%
Couple — children under 15
30.4%
Couple — no children under 15
12.9%
One parent — children under 15
7.0%
One parent — no children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lawrence Military Service

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Previously served
5.0% 45
👤
Never served
95.0% 860

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lawrence Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
16.6% 148
Did not provide
83.4% 745

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lawrence Children Ever Born

No children
22.5%
1 child
14.5%
2 children
27.2%
3 children
20.8%
4 children
12.2%
5+ children
2.8%

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

Lawrence When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
11
1961–1970
27
1971–1980
14
1981–1990
14
1991–2000
4
2001–2010
11
2011–2015
5

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

Lawrence Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.7%
5–14 hours
28.3%
15–29 hours
18.4%
30+ hours
15.1%
Did not do domestic work
22.6%

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

Lawrence Household Size

1 person
22.4%
2 persons
47.1%
3 persons
12.6%
4 persons
9.6%
5 persons
4.7%
6+ persons
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lawrence Where Residents Moved From

Same address
937
Moved from NSW
58
Moved — same area (SA2)
33
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from VIC
3
Moved from TAS
3
Moved from NT
3

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

Lawrence Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
78.3%
Step family — no other children
14.2%
Blended family — no other children
3.8%
Intact family — other children present
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lawrence Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 11 total

Theft
4
Other Against Property
3
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1
Drug Offences
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Lawrence Rent Prices & Affordability

30%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,104/wk
Median Rent $330/wk
Rent-to-Income 29.9%

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

If you earn X in Lawrence

≈ $4,784/month
Median rent $330/wk
Left after rent $774/wk
Rent share 29.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lawrence vs State & National Average

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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.