Lake Cargelligo, NSW 2672 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lake Cargelligo is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2672, home to 1,430 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lachlan local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 451 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,430
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,158 /week
- Median personal income
- $641 /week
- Median family income
- $1,467 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lachlan
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $170 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Lake Cargelligo Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
- 52 Canada St
- Canada St Before Kay Booth La
- Canada St After Johnston St
- Conapaira St Opp Prior St
- Reef St Before Foster St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 pub or bar
- 20 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 90.8% of the 749 resolvable premises in Lake Cargelligo. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 4.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 90.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 155 across postcode 2672 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 35% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 44 violent offences, 30 theft, 23 vehicle theft.
Other suburbs in Lachlan
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lake Cargelligo?
Lake Cargelligo (NSW 2672) had 1,430 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Lachlan local government area.
What is the median rent in Lake Cargelligo?
The median advertised rent in Lake Cargelligo is $170/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lake Cargelligo?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Lake Cargelligo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lake Cargelligo Central School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lake Cargelligo?
Lake Cargelligo is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (90.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lake Cargelligo?
Across postcode 2672, 155 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (44), theft (30), vehicle theft (23). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Lake Cargelligo?
11 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lake Cargelligo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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