Lacmalac, NSW 2720 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Lacmalac is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2720, home to 146 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 308 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk
Population146
Median age48
Area24.6 km²
To CBD308 km
LGASnowy Valleys

Demographics

Population
146
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$2,750 /week
Median personal income
$1,162 /week
Median family income
$3,094 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Snowy Valleys
Statistical region (SA4)
Riverina
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Eden-Monaro
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Rent share of household income
11%

Schools

  • Franklin Public School Primary · Government
  • Snowy Valleys School Other · Government
  • Tumut High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
  • Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Lacmalac Rd At Argalong Rd bus · 781 m
  • Goobarragandra Rd Opp Argalong Rd bus · 814 m
  • Lacmalac Rd At Foleys Rd bus · 1191 m
  • Lacmalac Rd After Foleys Rd bus · 1257 m

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 636 mm
  • Reference station: Canberra Airport, 74.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 81.5% of the 81 resolvable premises in Lacmalac. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 81.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 18.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 686 across postcode 2720 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 8% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 193 violent offences, 113 theft, 104 other offences.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Lacmalac?

Lacmalac (NSW 2720) had 146 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Snowy Valleys local government area.

What is the median rent in Lacmalac?

The median advertised rent in Lacmalac is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Lacmalac?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Lacmalac covering government sectors. Nearest include: Franklin Public School (7.9 km), Snowy Valleys School (8.9 km), Tumut High School (8.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Lacmalac?

Lacmalac is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (81.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Lacmalac?

Across postcode 2720, 686 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (193), theft (113), other (104). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Lacmalac?

In Lacmalac, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (74.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Lacmalac?

4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lacmalac centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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