Canterbury-Bankstown City Council
Lakemba
Lakemba at a glance
Median house
$541,150
+17.6% year on year
Median unit
$269,280
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
88
Very walkable
Population
17.1k
Median age 32
About
Welcome to Lakemba.
Lakemba is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$541,150
+17.6% over the past year. Median unit price $269,280.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
39%
Renter occupied
58%
At a deeper level
$541,150
+17.6% annual growth
$269,280
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
17,092
Median age: 32
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.36%
Based on $541,150 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.76%
Based on $269,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+17.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202639%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +17.6%/yr
2021
$241K
5-year change
+125%
2026
$541K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
17,092
Median age
32
Family households
71%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
764
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.
88
20
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Lakemba.
Local schools for Lakemba
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Canterbury Vale School
Hampden Park Public School
Lakemba Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lakemba.
- What is the median house price in Lakemba?
- The median house price in Lakemba, NSW 2195 is $541,150. The median unit price is $269,280. Annual growth is +17.6%.
- What is the Lakemba postcode?
- Lakemba is in the 2195 postcode, in NSW, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lakemba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Lakemba?
- There are 20 schools serving Lakemba on this page, including Holy Spirit Catholic College, St Therese's Catholic Primary School, Canterbury Vale School.
- How walkable is Lakemba?
- Lakemba has a Walk Score of 88 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Lakemba?
- Lakemba is close to Lakemba Dc, Wiley Park, Belmore, Belfield, Greenacre.
- What is the population of Lakemba?
- Lakemba has approximately 17,092 residents. The median age is 32.
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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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