Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
445
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Lord Howe Island.
Lord Howe Island (2898) sits in the Lord Howe Island region of NSW.
Lord Howe Island has roughly 445 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lord Howe Island scores 0/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lord Howe Island's population at 445, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
445
Median age
46
Family households
68%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
445
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Lord Howe Island.
Local schools for Lord Howe Island
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lord Howe Island Central School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Lord Howe Island.
- What is the Lord Howe Island postcode?
- Lord Howe Island is in the 2898 postcode, in NSW, in the Lord Howe Island region.
- What is the average rent in Lord Howe Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Lord Howe Island?
- There are 1 schools serving Lord Howe Island on this page, including Lord Howe Island Central School.
- How walkable is Lord Howe Island?
- Lord Howe Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What is the population of Lord Howe Island?
- Lord Howe Island has approximately 445 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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