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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lugarno is a stable suburb in Georges River, NSW 2210, about 19km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.87M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2210 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1047 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lugarno Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1099
Nearby (within 10km)
- Peakhurst South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1061
- Aspect South East Sydney SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1067
- Illawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1069
- Oatley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1132
- Georges River College Peakhurst CampusSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1008
- Alfords Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1037
- Peakhurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1023
- Padstow Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1053
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1079
- Como West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1109
- Tharawal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1085
- Menai High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1046
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 1,806 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lugarno?
In Lugarno, the median house price is $1.87M and the median unit price is $1.80M. Median weekly house rent is $875.
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 1099 (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.