Lawson at a glance
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
2,651
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Lawson.
The postcode for Lawson is 2783 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Lawson (2783) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Lawson has roughly 2,651 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lawson scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 4 government primary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lawson's population at 2,651, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,651
Median age
45
Family households
67%
Lone person
31%
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)
$665/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$387/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
2,651
Median age: 45
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
100
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.
44
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lawson.
Local schools for Lawson
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Government School Catchment
Lawson Public School
Hazelbrook Public School
Wentworth Falls 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 Lawson.
- What is the Lawson postcode?
- Lawson is in the 2783 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Lawson?
- Lawson is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2783. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lawson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $665, for units it's $387.
- What schools are in Lawson?
- There are 9 schools serving Lawson on this page, including Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School, Lawson Public School, Korowal School.
- How walkable is Lawson?
- Lawson has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lawson?
- Lawson is close to Bullaburra, Hazelbrook, Woodford, Kedumba, Wentworth Falls.
- What is the population of Lawson?
- The population of Lawson is approximately 2,651 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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