Lake Heights at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,105
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Lake Heights.
The postcode for Lake Heights is 2502 (NSW).
Lake Heights (2502) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Lake Heights has roughly 4,105 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Lake Heights 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Heights's population at 4,105, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,105
Median age
36
Family households
72%
Lone person
24%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
4,105
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
160
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lake Heights.
Local schools for Lake Heights
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Government School Catchment
Lake Heights Public School
Warrawong High School
Berkeley Public School
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Frequently asked
About Lake Heights.
- What is the Lake Heights postcode?
- Lake Heights is in the 2502 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Lake Heights?
- Lake Heights is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2502, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Lake Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Lake Heights on this page, including Lake Heights Public School, Warrawong High School, Berkeley Public School.
- How walkable is Lake Heights?
- Lake Heights has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lake Heights?
- Lake Heights is close to Cringila, Warrawong, Primbee, Kemblawarra, Berkeley.
- What is the population of Lake Heights?
- The population of Lake Heights is approximately 4,105 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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