Lakewood
NSW 2443 · Port Macquarie-Hastings
1,249 (2021) → 1,356 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (est. 90,351 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lakewood is a moderate growth suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings, NSW 2443, about 288km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $689K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lakewood has an overall score of 21/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2443 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.52%), Germany (0.72%), New Zealand (0.64%), USA (0.56%), Scotland (0.4%)
Top languages: German (0.8%), Polish (0.32%), Spanish (0.32%), Thai (0.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 976 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1011
- Camden Haven High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 962
- Laurieton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 991
- North Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 997
- Kendall Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 936
- Herons Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 919
- Lake Cathie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 1007
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.
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 Lakewood
Is Lakewood safe?
Lakewood has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,121 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lakewood?
In Lakewood, the median house price is $689K and the median unit price is $571K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Lakewood from Sydney CBD?
Lakewood is about 288.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Lakewood?
Lakewood has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lakewood?
Lakewood has a transport score of 0/100.