Lakemba
NSW 2195 · Canterbury-Bankstown
17,092 (2021) → 17,612 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lakemba is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2195, about 13km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.53M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 90/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lakemba has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 75/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2195 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Bangladesh (15%), India (8.78%), Pakistan (5.32%), Myanmar (4.33%), Lebanon (3.35%)
Top languages: Bengali (18.52%), Urdu (13.16%), Arabic (10.47%), Vietnamese (3.79%), Indonesian (3.03%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1052 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Al Hikma CollegePrimary · IndependentICSEA 1049
- Rissalah CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1041
- St Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1024
- Holy Spirit Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 999
- Hampden Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 966
- Canterbury Vale SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 921
- Al-Faisal College - LakembaPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lakemba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 999
- Wiley Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 994
- Wiley Park Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 954
- Belmore Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 953
- Belmore North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 977
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1036
- All Saints Grammar Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- Belmore South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1012
- St Charbel's CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1054
- McCallums Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1001
- Greenacre Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 938
- All Saints GrammarSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1077
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lakemba
Is Lakemba safe?
Lakemba has a residential safety score of 75/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,973 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lakemba?
In Lakemba, the median house price is $1.53M and the median unit price is $523K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Lakemba from Sydney CBD?
Lakemba is about 13.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 34 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lakemba?
Lakemba has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1000 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lakemba?
Lakemba has a transport score of 90/100, including 1 train station and 66 bus stops.