Lost River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
94
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Lost River.
The postcode for Lost River is 2583 (NSW).
Lost River (2583) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW.
Lost River has roughly 94 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Lost River 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lost River's population at 94, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (96% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
94
Median age
45
Family households
96%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$215/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
94
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
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Education
Schools in Lost River.
Local schools for Lost River
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Government School Catchment
Crookwell High School
Crookwell Public School
Binda Public School
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Frequently asked
About Lost River.
- What is the Lost River postcode?
- Lost River is in the 2583 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- Where is Lost River?
- Lost River is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2583, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Lost River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $215.
- What schools are in Lost River?
- There are 4 schools serving Lost River on this page, including Crookwell High School, Crookwell Public School, St Mary's Primary School.
- How walkable is Lost River?
- Lost River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lost River?
- Lost River is close to Wheeo, Glenerin, Grabben Gullen, Brooklands, Crookwell.
- What is the population of Lost River?
- The population of Lost River is approximately 94 (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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