Lockhart at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
1,019
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Lockhart.
The postcode for Lockhart is 2656 (NSW).
Lockhart (2656) sits in the Wagga Wagga region of NSW.
Lockhart has roughly 1,019 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Lockhart scores 6/100 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lockhart's population at 1,019, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,019
Median age
51
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
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)
$194/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$195/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
1,019
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
70
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.
6
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lockhart.
Local schools for Lockhart
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Government School Catchment
Lockhart Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lockhart.
- What is the Lockhart postcode?
- Lockhart is in the 2656 postcode, in NSW, in the Wagga Wagga City Council region.
- Where is Lockhart?
- Lockhart is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2656, in the Wagga Wagga City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lockhart?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $194, for units it's $195.
- What schools are in Lockhart?
- There are 2 schools serving Lockhart on this page, including Lockhart Central School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Lockhart?
- Lockhart has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lockhart?
- Lockhart is close to Fargunyah, Osborne, Brookong, Boree Creek, Milbrulong.
- What is the population of Lockhart?
- The population of Lockhart is approximately 1,019 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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