Lawrence at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,159
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Lawrence.
The postcode for Lawrence is 2460 (NSW).
Lawrence (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Lawrence has roughly 1,159 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.
Lawrence 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lawrence's population at 1,159, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,159
Median age
54
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
1,159
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
45
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lawrence.
Local schools for Lawrence
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Government School Catchment
Lawrence Public School
Cowper Public School
Maclean High School
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Frequently asked
About Lawrence.
- What is the Lawrence postcode?
- Lawrence is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Lawrence?
- Lawrence is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lawrence?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Lawrence?
- There are 12 schools serving Lawrence on this page, including Lawrence Public School, Cowper Public School, Maclean High School.
- How walkable is Lawrence?
- Lawrence has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lawrence?
- Lawrence is close to Lower Southgate, Woodford, Woodford Island, Brushgrove, South Arm.
- What is the population of Lawrence?
- The population of Lawrence is approximately 1,159 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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