Lapstone at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
948
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Lapstone.
The postcode for Lapstone is 2773 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Lapstone (2773) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Lapstone has roughly 948 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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What it’s like to live here.
Lapstone 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lapstone's population at 948, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
948
Median age
44
Family households
83%
Lone person
15%
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)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
948
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lapstone.
Local schools for Lapstone
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Government School Catchment
Lapstone Public School
Leonay Public School
Glenbrook Public School
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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 Lapstone.
- What is the Lapstone postcode?
- Lapstone is in the 2773 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Lapstone?
- Lapstone is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2773. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lapstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Lapstone?
- There are 20 schools serving Lapstone on this page, including Lapstone Public School, Leonay Public School, Glenbrook Public School.
- How walkable is Lapstone?
- Lapstone has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lapstone?
- Lapstone is close to Leonay, Glenbrook, Regentville, Emu Plains, Blaxland.
- What is the population of Lapstone?
- The population of Lapstone is approximately 948 (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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