Lawson, NSW 2783 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lawson is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2783, home to 2,651 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area and roughly 74 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,651
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,519 /week
- Median personal income
- $732 /week
- Median family income
- $1,964 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Blue Mountains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $387 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,849
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Lawson Public School
- Hazelbrook Public School
- Wentworth Falls Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 25 bus stops
- Lawson Public School, Adelaide St
- Adelaide St At Charlie St
- New St Opp Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre
- Lawson Public School, Wilson St
- Lawson Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 14 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 8 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 73.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 88.1% of the 1,528 resolvable premises in Lawson. 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: 11.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 88.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 85 across postcode 2783 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 20 property damage, 19 theft, 18 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lawson?
Lawson (NSW 2783) had 2,651 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Blue Mountains local government area.
What is the median rent in Lawson?
The median advertised rent in Lawson is $387/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lawson?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Lawson covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lawson Public School (0.6 km), Hazelbrook Public School (2.6 km), Wentworth Falls Public School (5.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lawson?
Lawson is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (88.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lawson?
Across postcode 2783, 85 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were property damage (20), theft (19), violent (18). 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 Lawson?
In Lawson, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (73.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lawson?
29 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lawson centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 bus stops, 2 train 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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