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The Lagoon NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for The Lagoon, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of The Lagoon NSW is 268 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Lagoon is $1,060 per week ($55,120 per year). Median rent in The Lagoon is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). The Lagoon has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. The Lagoon has a population density of 3.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in The Lagoon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Lagoon is $2,167.
There were 5 recorded offences in The Lagoon in 2024-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).
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The Lagoon Population
The Lagoon Median Income & Rent
The Lagoon Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
The Lagoon Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Lagoon Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Lagoon Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
The Lagoon Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
The Lagoon Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
The Lagoon Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
The Lagoon Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
The Lagoon Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
The Lagoon Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
The Lagoon Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
The Lagoon Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
The Lagoon Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
The Lagoon Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
The Lagoon School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
The Lagoon Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
The Lagoon Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
The Lagoon Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
The Lagoon How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
The Lagoon Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
The Lagoon Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
The Lagoon Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
The Lagoon Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
The Lagoon Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
The Lagoon Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
The Lagoon Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
The Lagoon Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
The Lagoon Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
The Lagoon Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
The Lagoon When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
The Lagoon Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
The Lagoon Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
The Lagoon Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
The Lagoon Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
The Lagoon Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
The Lagoon Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lagoon
What is the population of The Lagoon NSW?
The population of The Lagoon NSW is 268 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.0 people per km².The Lagoon is ranked #6,262 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in The Lagoon?
The median personal income in The Lagoon NSW is $1,060 per week, or $55,120 per year.The median household income is $2,303 per week.Family income is $2,399 per week.The Lagoon is ranked #873 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in The Lagoon?
Median rent in The Lagoon NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 15.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.The Lagoon ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in The Lagoon?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Lagoon NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in The Lagoon?
The median age in The Lagoon NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is The Lagoon a good suburb to live in?
The Lagoon is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 268.The median income is $1,060/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.2% 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: 13844. All dollar figures in AUD.