Clarence Valley Council
Lake Hiawatha
Lake Hiawatha at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,529
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Lake Hiawatha.
Lake Hiawatha (2462) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Lake Hiawatha has roughly 2,529 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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 Hiawatha 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Hiawatha's population at 2,529, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,529
Median age
53
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,529
Median age: 53
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
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 Hiawatha.
Local schools for Lake Hiawatha
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Government School Catchment
Wooli Public School
Tucabia Public School
Corindi Public School
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Frequently asked
About Lake Hiawatha.
- What is the Lake Hiawatha postcode?
- Lake Hiawatha is in the 2462 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Hiawatha?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Lake Hiawatha?
- There are 20 schools serving Lake Hiawatha on this page, including Wooli Public School, Tucabia Public School, Corindi Public School.
- How walkable is Lake Hiawatha?
- Lake Hiawatha has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lake Hiawatha?
- Lake Hiawatha is close to Diggers Camp, Minnie Water, Wooli, Bookram, Pillar Valley.
- What is the population of Lake Hiawatha?
- Lake Hiawatha has approximately 2,529 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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