Lake Innes at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
495
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Lake Innes.
The postcode for Lake Innes is 2446 (NSW).
Lake Innes (2446) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.
Lake Innes has roughly 495 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lake Innes 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 3 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Innes's population at 495, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
495
Median age
44
Family households
89%
Lone person
9%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
495
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
27
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 Lake Innes.
Local schools for Lake Innes
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Government School Catchment
Lake Cathie Public School
Westport Public School
Wauchope Public School
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Frequently asked
About Lake Innes.
- What is the Lake Innes postcode?
- Lake Innes is in the 2446 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
- Where is Lake Innes?
- Lake Innes is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2446, in the Walcha region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Innes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Lake Innes?
- There are 18 schools serving Lake Innes on this page, including St Joseph's Regional College, The Nature School, St Columba Anglican School.
- How walkable is Lake Innes?
- Lake Innes has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lake Innes?
- Lake Innes is close to Thrumster, Sancrox, Lake Cathie, King Creek, Fernbank Creek.
- What is the population of Lake Innes?
- The population of Lake Innes is approximately 495 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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