Lakemba

17.1violence + property incidents per 1,000 residents

293 recorded incidents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026, 17,092 residents (Census 2021).

More recorded incidents than 65% of 581 suburbs on this map.

Violence 7.4 · Property 9.8 · Domestic assault 4.6 per 1,000 residents.

Ranked on this map by recorded incidents per 1,000 residents. Not an official BOCSAR score and not a live risk score.

Rates divide by Census 2021 residents. Suburbs that have grown since 2021, or that draw many visitors or workers, read higher than a resident would feel.

$550median weekly rent

Lower rent than 95% of 662 suburbs on this map.

1 bed $445 · 2 bed $550 · 3 bed $800 · House $775 · Flat $530

Median sale price $553,000 (DCJ).

Median age 32. 58% of households rent. 56% of families have children. (Census 2021)

Median weekly rent of new bonds (DCJ), by postcode. A neighbour may share this figure. Postcode 2195, Jun 2026 quarter.

76% within 800 m of a stop

More of the suburb near a stop than 74% of 326 suburbs on this map.

Nearby: Belmore Station (Rail), Lakemba Station (Rail), Wiley Park Station (Rail).

Share of this suburb within 800 m of a TfNSW rail, metro, light rail or ferry stop. A station in the next suburb still counts. Not a trip planner.

Bus is not included. Areas served mainly by bus, such as the Northern Beaches, read lighter than they ride.

32%born in Australia

Lower share born in Australia than 95% of 659 suburbs on this map.

Top ancestries: Indian 11%, Australian 8%, English 7%.

Most common language other than English: Bengali.

Ancestry is Census 2021. People can report more than one origin. This is not a judgement of the suburb.