Lakesland at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
499
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Lakesland.
The postcode for Lakesland is 2572 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Lakesland (2572) sits in the Wollondilly region of NSW.
Lakesland has roughly 499 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Lakesland 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lakesland's population at 499, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
499
Median age
41
Family households
90%
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)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$620/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
499
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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
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Education
Schools in Lakesland.
Local schools for Lakesland
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Government School Catchment
Wooglemai Environmental Education Centre
Thirlmere Public School
Picton Public School
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Frequently asked
About Lakesland.
- What is the Lakesland postcode?
- Lakesland is in the 2572 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollondilly Shire Council region.
- Where is Lakesland?
- Lakesland is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2572. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollondilly Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lakesland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $620.
- What schools are in Lakesland?
- There are 7 schools serving Lakesland on this page, including Wooglemai Environmental Education Centre, Thirlmere Public School, Picton Public School.
- How walkable is Lakesland?
- Lakesland has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lakesland?
- Lakesland is close to Mowbray Park, Thirlmere, Picton, Couridjah, Tahmoor.
- What is the population of Lakesland?
- The population of Lakesland is approximately 499 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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