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Lawson NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lawson, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Lawson NSW is 2,651 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lawson is $732 per week ($38,064 per year). Median rent in Lawson is $387 per week ($1,677 per month). Lawson has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Lawson has a population density of 363.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Lawson is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lawson is $1,849.
There were 15 recorded offences in Lawson in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).
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Lawson Population
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Lawson Demographics
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Lawson Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lawson Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lawson Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Lawson Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Lawson Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Lawson Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Lawson Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Lawson Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Lawson Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Lawson Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Lawson Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Lawson Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Lawson Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Lawson Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Lawson School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Lawson Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Lawson Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Lawson Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Lawson How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Lawson Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Lawson Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Lawson Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Lawson Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Lawson Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Lawson Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Lawson Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Lawson Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Lawson Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Lawson Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Lawson When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Lawson Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Lawson Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Lawson Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Lawson Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Lawson Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 15 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Lawson Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawson
What is the population of Lawson NSW?
The population of Lawson NSW is 2,651 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 363.7 people per km².Lawson is ranked #2,625 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Lawson?
The median personal income in Lawson NSW is $732 per week, or $38,064 per year.The median household income is $1,519 per week.Family income is $1,964 per week.Lawson is ranked #4,885 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Lawson?
Median rent in Lawson NSW is $387 per week ($1,677 per month).Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Lawson ranks #2,375 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Lawson?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lawson NSW is $1,849. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Lawson?
The median age in Lawson NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Lawson a good suburb to live in?
Lawson is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,651.The median income is $732/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% 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: 12298. All dollar figures in AUD.