Lakewood, NSW 2443 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lakewood is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2443, home to 1,249 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 278 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,249
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $1,036 /week
- Median personal income
- $497 /week
- Median family income
- $1,261 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $390 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,540
- Rent share of household income
- 38%
Schools
- Camden Haven High School
- Laurieton Public School
- Kendall Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 bus stops
- Ocean Dr At Fairwinds Av
- Ocean Dr Opp Fairwinds Av
- Lakewood Shopping Centre, Sirius Dr
- Ocean Dr At Mission Tce
- Ocean Dr Opp Mission Tce
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 supermarkets
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 67.7% of the 674 resolvable premises in Lakewood. 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: 28.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 67.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 3.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 344 across postcode 2443 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 104 violent offences, 78 theft, 44 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lakewood?
Lakewood (NSW 2443) had 1,249 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Lakewood?
The median advertised rent in Lakewood is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lakewood?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Lakewood covering government sectors. Nearest include: Camden Haven High School (2.4 km), Laurieton Public School (4 km), Kendall Public School (5.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lakewood?
Lakewood is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (67.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lakewood?
Across postcode 2443, 344 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (104), theft (78), property damage (44). 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 Lakewood?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lakewood centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 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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