Brewarrina
Lightning Ridge
Lightning Ridge at a glance
Median house
$200,000
+27.0% year on year
Median unit
$137,520
Sales data pending
Days on market
40
Average to sell
Walk score
96
Walker's paradise
Population
1,946
Median age 53
About
Welcome to Lightning Ridge.
Lightning Ridge is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$200,000
+27.0% over the past year. Median unit price $137,520.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$195/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$200,000
+27.0% annual growth
$137,520
Sales data pending
40
Average days to sell
1,946
Median age: 53
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.07%
Based on $200,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.56%
Based on $137,520 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+27.0%
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 202662%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202640 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.
5-year trajectory
at +27.0%/yr
2021
$61K
5-year change
+230%
2026
$200K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,946
Median age
53
Family households
52%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
688
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.
96
10
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lightning Ridge.
Local schools for Lightning Ridge
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lightning Ridge Central School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Lightning Ridge.
- What is the median house price in Lightning Ridge?
- The median house price in Lightning Ridge, NSW 2834 is $200,000. The median unit price is $137,520. Annual growth is +27.0%.
- What is the Lightning Ridge postcode?
- Lightning Ridge is in the 2834 postcode, in NSW, in the Brewarrina region.
- What is the average rent in Lightning Ridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $195, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Lightning Ridge?
- There are 1 schools serving Lightning Ridge on this page, including Lightning Ridge Central School.
- How walkable is Lightning Ridge?
- Lightning Ridge has a Walk Score of 96 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lightning Ridge?
- Lightning Ridge is close to Angledool, Angledool, Grawin Opal Fields, Cumborah, Collarenebri.
- What is the population of Lightning Ridge?
- Lightning Ridge has approximately 1,946 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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