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Lugarno

NSW 2210 · Georges River

5,869 (2021) → 6,099 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Georges River local government area (est. 176,730 residents)

67
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,869
Population
$1.74M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
61
Transport score

Lugarno is a stable suburb in Georges River, NSW 2210, about 19km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.74M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 61/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lugarno has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

19.3 km
To Sydney CBD
8.1 km
To coast
$785/wk
Median rent (house)
3.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

5,869
Population
45
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Georges River LGA population (est. 2025)176,730
Median household income (weekly)$2,721
vs NSW median+47.1%
Bachelor degree or higher46.7%
Born in Australia75.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,772 / 41 / 88

Top countries of birth: China (3.46%), England (2.2%), Greece (1.33%), North Macedonia (1.18%), Egypt (1.14%)

Top languages: Greek (6.37%), Arabic (3.75%), Mandarin (3.65%), Macedon (2.25%), Cantonese (2.22%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.74M-11.0%
Median house (2025)
$1.48M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$785 / $670 wk
Rental yield (house)2.3%
Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

1
Break & enter dwelling17/100k
3
Steal from dwelling51/100k
1
Motor vehicle theft17/100k
4
Domestic assault68/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
1
Non-domestic assault17/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 114 (all categories, latest year)1,942 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

91

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

236
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1047 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Lugarno Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1105

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Peakhurst South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1061
  • Aspect South East Sydney SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1061
  • Illawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1083
  • Oatley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1132
  • Georges River College Peakhurst CampusSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1008
  • Alfords Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1066
  • Peakhurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1022
  • Padstow Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1043
  • St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1080
  • Como West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1115
  • Tharawal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1078
  • Menai High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1046

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

61
32Bus
CBD commute (est.)70 min (bus)
Nearest train stationOatley (3.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
870mm
Rainfall/yr
7.1h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

30 in suburbSupermarkets
41 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3010 in suburbParks
113 in suburbPlaygrounds
372 in suburbPools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
20 in suburbGPs
41 in suburbPharmacies
30 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
652 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachLady Margaret Beach (9.5 km)
Nearest hospitalBankstown-Lidcombe Hospital (6.0 km)
Nearest vet2.8 km
Nearest airportSydney (12.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

49

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
65
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

61

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

30
Parks
11
Nature reserves
6
Bike paths
2
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

40

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
16
Landmarks

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

12

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
1
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
3
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.17

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

9

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.34

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.97%
Projected population 20416,423
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Georges River

Peakhurst Heights$1.68M75transportPeakhurst$1.71M80transportOatley$2.08M95transportMortdale$1.75M95transportPenshurst$2.15M96transportHurstville Grove$1.85M80transport

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Frequently asked questions about Lugarno

Is Lugarno safe?

Lugarno 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 1,942 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Lugarno?

In Lugarno, the median house price is $1.74M and the median unit price is $1.48M. Median weekly house rent is $785.

How far is Lugarno from Sydney CBD?

Lugarno is about 19.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 70 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Lugarno?

Lugarno has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1105 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Lugarno?

Lugarno has a transport score of 61/100 and 32 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.