Mid-Coast Council
Lakewood
Lakewood at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,249
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Lakewood.
Lakewood (2443) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Lakewood has roughly 1,249 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Lakewood scores 2/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lakewood's population at 1,249, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,249
Median age
58
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
1,249
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
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.
2
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lakewood.
Local schools for Lakewood
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Government School Catchment
Camden Haven High School
Laurieton Public School
North Haven Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Lakewood.
- What is the Lakewood postcode?
- Lakewood is in the 2443 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lakewood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Lakewood?
- There are 7 schools serving Lakewood on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Camden Haven High School, Laurieton Public School.
- How walkable is Lakewood?
- Lakewood has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Lakewood?
- Lakewood is close to West Haven, North Brother, Laurieton, Kew, Deauville.
- What is the population of Lakewood?
- Lakewood has approximately 1,249 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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