Blue Mountains City Council
Lawson
Lawson at a glance
Median house
$855,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$293,040
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
2,651
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Lawson.
Lawson is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$855,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $293,040.
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
$855,000
Sales data pending
$293,040
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
2,651
Median age: 45
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20264.04%
Based on $855,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.87%
Based on $293,040 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,651
Median age
45
Family households
67%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lawson Public School
Hazelbrook Public School
Wentworth Falls Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Lawson?
- The median house price in Lawson, NSW 2783 is $855,000. The median unit price is $293,040. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Lawson postcode?
- Lawson is in the 2783 postcode, in NSW, 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, Wentworth Falls, Kedumba.
- What is the population of Lawson?
- Lawson has approximately 2,651 residents. 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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