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 $1.54M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lakemba has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 75/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
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 Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1052 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Al Hikma CollegePrimary · IndependentICSEA 1063
- Rissalah CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1029
- St Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1020
- Holy Spirit Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 997
- Hampden Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 983
- Canterbury Vale SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 956
- Al-Faisal College - LakembaPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lakemba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1000
- Wiley Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 988
- Wiley Park Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 957
- Belmore Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 948
- Belmore North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 970
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1026
- All Saints Grammar Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- Belmore South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1007
- St Charbel's CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1050
- McCallums Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1008
- Greenacre Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 925
- All Saints GrammarSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1088
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
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
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 4,470 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lakemba?
In Lakemba, the median house price is $1.54M and the median unit price is $511K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
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 1008 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lakemba?
Lakemba has a transport score of 89/100, including 1 train station and 66 bus stops.