Lakemba NSW 2195 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Lakemba is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2195). The median sale price is $538k (+85% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $530/week, a gross rental yield of about 5.1%. It has a population of about 17,092 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $410,000 |
| 2022 | $411,000 |
| 2023 | $400,000 |
| 2024 | $460,000 |
| 2025 | $512,000 |
| 2026 | $537,500 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $428 |
| 2-bedroom | $525 |
| 3-bedroom | $775 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly apartment (78% of recorded sales).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 17,092
- Median age: 32
- Median weekly household income: $1,227
- Average household size: 3.1
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 877 · 8th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 948 · 35th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Lakemba
- Hampden Park Public School · Primary School
- Canterbury Vale School · Schools for Specific Purposes
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Lakemba Station (train), about 0.1 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $1,090,000 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Lakemba?
The median sale price in Lakemba NSW 2195 is $537,500, up 85% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Lakemba?
The median weekly rent in Lakemba (postcode 2195) is $530 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Lakemba?
The estimated gross rental yield in Lakemba is about 5.1%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Lakemba?
Schools located in Lakemba include Hampden Park Public School, Canterbury Vale School.
Nearby suburbs
- Belmore 2192
- Greenacre 2190
- Roselands 2196
- Wiley Park 2195
- Belfield 2191
- Strathfield South 2136
- Kingsgrove 2208
- Mount Lewis 2190
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.