Lawrence, NSW 2460 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lawrence is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2460, home to 1,159 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Richmond Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 542 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,159
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $1,104 /week
- Median personal income
- $506 /week
- Median family income
- $1,274 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Clarence Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $330 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,333
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Lawrence Public School
- Cowper Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 32 bus stops
- Bridge St At Richmond St
- Lawrence Store, Richmond St
- Richmond St Opp Lawrence Store
- Richmond St After Rutland St
- Richmond St Before Rutland St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 6 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.2% of the 577 resolvable premises in Lawrence. 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: 97.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,467 across postcode 2460 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 893 violent offences, 830 theft, 450 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lawrence?
Lawrence (NSW 2460) had 1,159 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Lawrence?
The median advertised rent in Lawrence is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lawrence?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Lawrence covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lawrence Public School (1 km), Cowper Public School (7.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lawrence?
Lawrence is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lawrence?
Across postcode 2460, 3,467 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (893), theft (830), property damage (450). 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 Lawrence?
32 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lawrence centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 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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