Lavington, NSW 2641 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lavington is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2641, home to 13,073 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Albury local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 458 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 13,073
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,130 /week
- Median personal income
- $647 /week
- Median family income
- $1,519 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Albury
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,257
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Wewak Street School
- James Fallon High School
- Hume Public School
- Kandeer School
- Albury North Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 70 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 231 bus stops
- Lavington Square/Griffith Rd
- Urana Rd Before Sanders Rd
- Griffith St Opp Lavington Square
- Lavington Square, Griffith St
- Union Rd At Waugh Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 24 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 73 parks and reserves
- 12 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 25 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 68.1% of the 7,885 resolvable premises in Lavington. 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: 30.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 68.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,415 across postcode 2641 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 461 violent offences, 281 theft, 179 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lavington?
Lavington (NSW 2641) had 13,073 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Albury local government area.
What is the median rent in Lavington?
The median advertised rent in Lavington is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lavington?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Lavington covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wewak Street School (0.9 km), James Fallon High School (1.1 km), Hume Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lavington?
Lavington is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (68.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lavington?
Across postcode 2641, 1,415 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (461), theft (281), property damage (179). 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 Lavington?
231 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lavington centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 70 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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