Lord Howe Island, NSW 2898 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lord Howe Island is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2898, home to 445 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Unincorporated NSW local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 780 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 445
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,699 /week
- Median personal income
- $961 /week
- Median family income
- $1,942 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Unincorporated NSW
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sydney
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,400
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Lord Howe Island Central School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 11 parks and reserves
- 3 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 49 resolvable premises in Lord Howe Island. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5 across postcode 2898 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 44% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3 other offences, 2 violent offences, 0 sexual offences.
Other New South Wales suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lord Howe Island?
Lord Howe Island (NSW 2898) had 445 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Unincorporated NSW local government area.
What is the median rent in Lord Howe Island?
The median advertised rent in Lord Howe Island is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lord Howe Island?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Lord Howe Island covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lord Howe Island Central School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lord Howe Island?
Lord Howe Island is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lord Howe Island?
Across postcode 2898, 5 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (3), violent (2), sexual offences (0). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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