Lake Cargelligo at a glance
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
1,430
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Lake Cargelligo.
The postcode for Lake Cargelligo is 2672 (NSW).
Lake Cargelligo (2672) sits in the Lachlan region of NSW.
Lake Cargelligo has roughly 1,430 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lake Cargelligo scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Cargelligo's population at 1,430, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,430
Median age
40
Family households
66%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$160/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
1,430
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
164
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.
46
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lake Cargelligo.
Local schools for Lake Cargelligo
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Government School Catchment
Lake Cargelligo Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Lake Cargelligo.
- What is the Lake Cargelligo postcode?
- Lake Cargelligo is in the 2672 postcode, in NSW, in the Lachlan region.
- Where is Lake Cargelligo?
- Lake Cargelligo is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2672, in the Lachlan region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Cargelligo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Lake Cargelligo?
- There are 2 schools serving Lake Cargelligo on this page, including St Francis Xavier's Primary School, Lake Cargelligo Central School.
- How walkable is Lake Cargelligo?
- Lake Cargelligo has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Lake Cargelligo?
- Lake Cargelligo is close to Curlew Waters, Murrin Bridge, Wargambegal, Burgooney, Euabalong.
- What is the population of Lake Cargelligo?
- The population of Lake Cargelligo is approximately 1,430 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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