Lakewood, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Lakewood NSW is 1,249 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lakewood is $497 per week ($25,844 per year). Median rent in Lakewood is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Lakewood has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Lakewood has a population density of 581 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lakewood is England. The most common religion is No religion (33.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lakewood is $1,540.

There were 9 recorded offences in Lakewood in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

Population
1,249
Census 2021
Median income
$497/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$390/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
58years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Lakewood vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Lakewood is $497 a week, 35% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 2,027th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $390 a week, $5 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 37.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 58, 15 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureLakewoodTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$497/wk$765/wk −35%$766/wk
Household income$1,036/wk$1,704/wk −39%$1,637/wk
Rent$390/wk$385/wk +1%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,540/mo$1,965/mo −22%$1,733/mo
Median age5843 +15 yrs42
Rent share of household income37.6%22.6% +15.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Lakewood, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Lakewood Population

1,249 residents at the 2021 Census.

Lakewood Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$497/wk
$25,844 per year
Ranked 8,202 of 14,663
Median Rent
$390/wk
$1,690 per month
Ranked 2,258 of 14,663
Median Age
58years
20 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,540/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Lakewood Rent Prices & Affordability

38% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: stressed.

Household income $1,036/wk
Median rent $390/wk
Rent to income 37.6%

Rent is more than 35% of household income, a level often described as housing stress.

Median rent in Lakewood against your income

About $4,489 a month
Median rent $390/wk
Left after rent $646/wk
Rent share 37.6%

Lakewood Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
987
avg ICSEA score
1,077
total students
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 181 students
1011
ICSEA
Camden Haven High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 896 students
962
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Lakewood Map

Lakewood, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Lakewood, New South Wales: 31.6350°S, 152.7660°E

Lakewood Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Lakewood

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (609) Female 51.1% (637)

Population Density

581
people per km²
1,249 people · 2.1 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,261
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.5%
Germany
0.7%
New Zealand
0.6%
United States of America
0.6%
Scotland
0.4%
Wales
0.4%
Netherlands
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.8%
Polish
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Thai
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
46.6%
Australian
42.3%
Irish
13.9%
Scottish
11.5%
Australian Aboriginal
4.7%
German
3.4%
Dutch
1.3%
Greek
1.1%
Italian
1.1%
Filipino
0.6%
Welsh
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
33.5%
Anglican
26.3%
Catholic
20.3%
Not stated
8.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.0%
Uniting Church
2.6%
Christian (other)
1.8%
Baptist
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.2% 594
Separated
4.5% 49
Divorced
9.2% 101
Widowed
7.9% 87
Never married
24.2% 265

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
46.8%
Couple: children under 15
26.0%
Couple: no children under 15
14.4%
One parent: children under 15
7.7%
One parent: no children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.6%
2 persons
45.4%
3 persons
12.5%
4 persons
10.0%
5 persons
2.7%
6+ persons
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Lakewood

Housing Tenure

Of the 522 occupied private dwellings in Lakewood at the 2021 Census, 16.5% were rented, 56.7% owned outright and 22.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.1% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
56.7% 296 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
22.4% 117 dwellings
Rented
16.5% 86 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.7% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.0%
2 bedrooms
9.4%
3 bedrooms
57.9%
4 bedrooms
27.4%
5 bedrooms
3.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
11.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.9%
$600-$799/mo
4.8%
$800-$999/mo
5.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.4%
1 vehicle
37.5%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3 vehicles
10.1%
4+ vehicles
7.3%

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

Work, income and education in Lakewood

Employment

Employed full-time
20.5% 206 people
Employed part-time
16.3% 164 people
Unemployed
2.2% 22 people
Not in labour force
61.0% 613 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.3%
Professionals
22.1%
Community & Personal Service
18.0%
Managers
12.1%
Labourers
6.6%
Clerical & Administrative
6.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.5%
Sales Workers
4.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
14.6%
$500-$649/wk
6.5%
$650-$799/wk
11.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
0.8%
$4,000+/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
9.5%
$300-$399/wk
11.6%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.4%
$3,500+/wk
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.7%
Did not go to work
9.5%
Walked only
4.2%
Car (passenger)
3.6%
Truck
1.1%
Bus
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
42.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
37.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.6%
Bachelor Degree
17.6%
Postgraduate Degree
6.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.7%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture
16.9%
Engineering
16.1%
Management & Commerce
15.7%
Health
12.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.5%
Education
10.3%
Architecture & Building
9.6%
Agriculture & Environment
3.1%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Information Technology
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
31.6%
Primary: Government
29.5%
Vocational Education
14.0%
Primary: Catholic
11.4%
Pre-school
8.8%
Secondary: Catholic
4.7%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.0%
Has need for assistance
9.0%
Need for assistance not stated
5.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
147
Arthritis
88
Heart disease
62
Diabetes
60
Asthma
50
Lung condition
49
Cancer
31
Kidney disease
29
Stroke
23
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.5% 159
Did not provide
84.5% 869

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.6% 169
Not a volunteer
83.4% 852

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
5.4% 56
Never served
94.6% 979

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
19.8%
1 child
12.9%
2 children
39.8%
3 children
19.4%
4 children
6.3%
5+ children
1.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
10
1961: 1970
30
1971: 1980
23
1981: 1990
12
1991: 2000
11
2001: 2010
6
2011: 2015
7
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

13.3%
moved in the last year
40.5%
moved in the last 5 years
5.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
37.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,008
Moved: same area (SA2)
66
Moved from NSW
66
Moved from overseas
6
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from SA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.6%
5: 14 hours
27.0%
15: 29 hours
15.5%
30+ hours
11.2%
Did not do domestic work
29.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.0%
Step family: no other children
12.3%
Blended family: no other children
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Lakewood Crime Statistics

9 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
2
Other Against Person
2
Drug Offences
2
Other Against Property
2
Theft
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Lakewood

The closest suburb to Lakewood is West Haven, 1.6 km away.

West Haven
1.6 km away · income $524/wk · rent $400/wk
Laurieton
2.9 km away · income $487/wk · rent $315/wk
Kew (NSW)
3.7 km away · income $542/wk · rent $370/wk
North Haven (NSW)
4.3 km away · income $519/wk · rent $310/wk
Dunbogan
5.4 km away · income $529/wk · rent $370/wk
Kendall
7.2 km away · income $642/wk · rent $342/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lakewood

What is the population of Lakewood NSW?

The population of Lakewood NSW is 1,249 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 581 people per km². Lakewood is ranked #3,651 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lakewood?

The median personal income in Lakewood NSW is $497 per week, or $25,844 per year. The median household income is $1,036 per week. Family income is $1,261 per week. Lakewood is ranked #8,202 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lakewood?

Median rent in Lakewood NSW is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Rent represents 37.6% of household income, which is considered stressed. Lakewood ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lakewood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lakewood NSW is $1,540. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lakewood?

The median age in Lakewood NSW is 58 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lakewood a good suburb to live in?

Lakewood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,249. The median income is $497/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as stressed (37.6% 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: 12268. All dollar figures in AUD.