Lavington
NSW 2641 · Albury
13,073 (2021) → 13,233 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lavington is a stable suburb in Albury, NSW 2641, about 458km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $587K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 225km inland. Lavington has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 39/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (2.84%), England (1.58%), Nepal (1.3%), New Zealand (1.06%), Philippines (0.93%)
Top languages: Nepali (2.87%), Punjabi (2.35%), Tagalog (0.49%), Hindi (0.42%), Bengali (0.37%)
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
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 983 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Spirit Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1027
- OneSchool Global NSW - AlburyCombined · IndependentICSEA 983
- Murray High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 936
- Lavington Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 933
- Lavington East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 932
- Hume Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 837
Nearby (within 10km)
- Springdale Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 933
- Aspect Riverina School, Moresby Park CentrePrimary · Independent · 2.2km
- Glenroy Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 880
- Wewak Street SchoolCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 929
- St Anne's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1067
- James Fallon High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 913
- Kandeer SchoolCombined · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 895
- Xavier High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1033
- Aspect Riverina School, North Albury CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.1km
- Albury North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 901
- Border Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.2kmICSEA 1048
- The Scots School AlburyCombined · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1127
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lavington
Is Lavington safe?
Lavington has a residential safety score of 39/100, 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 10,549 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lavington?
In Lavington, the median house price is $587K and the median unit price is $343K. Median weekly house rent is $495.
How far is Lavington from Sydney CBD?
Lavington is about 457.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Lavington?
Lavington has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 941 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lavington?
Lavington has a transport score of 0/100.