Lacmalac at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
146
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Lacmalac.
The postcode for Lacmalac is 2720 (NSW).
Lacmalac (2720) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Lacmalac has roughly 146 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lacmalac scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lacmalac's population at 146, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
146
Median age
48
Family households
82%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
146
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lacmalac.
Local schools for Lacmalac
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Government School Catchment
Franklin Public School
Snowy Valleys School
Tumut High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lacmalac.
- What is the Lacmalac postcode?
- Lacmalac is in the 2720 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Lacmalac?
- Lacmalac is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2720, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Lacmalac?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Lacmalac?
- There are 5 schools serving Lacmalac on this page, including Franklin Public School, Snowy Valleys School, Tumut High School.
- How walkable is Lacmalac?
- Lacmalac has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lacmalac?
- Lacmalac is close to Mundongo, Little River, Tumut Plains, Tumut, Bombowlee.
- What is the population of Lacmalac?
- The population of Lacmalac is approximately 146 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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