NSW · Lachlan Council
Lake Cargelligo, 2672
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Lake Cargelligo is a quieter smaller community in Lachlan, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Remote from the metro area in the best sense: quiet streets, big skies and a town that runs on its own timetable. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space and transport and access. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,430
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,158
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 98 of 620
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Employment rate
- 52.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 55 / 0 / 44
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 167
- Against the person
- 46
- Against property
- 77
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 116.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 31 residents
- State safety percentile
- 81th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -36.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions12
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment25
- Malicious Damage To Property14
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault10
- Steal From Motor Vehicle15
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 883.5
- Lake Cargelligo Central SchoolCombined
- St Francis Xavier's Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
77 public transport stops in this suburb
- 365 Crawfords Rd
- Lachlan Valley Way Opp 667
- Lake Cargelligo Central School, Prior St
- Lake Cargelligo Coach Stop
- St Francis Xaviers Primary School, Conapaira St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Use an alternative route. Use diversions. Bridge closed for structural assessment by Water NSWPedestrians will be allowed throughWeir Rd26 Mar 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
74 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 CANADA STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah38 BOKHARA STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure168 CURLEW ROAD LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
March 2026
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Erection of a new structure28 CANADA STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Under Assessment
February 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot20 UABBA STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
2025· 13 proposals
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling167 CURLEW ROAD LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
- Demolition; Hotel or motel accommodation; Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise14 FOSTER STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)210 LAKE CARGELLIGO ROAD LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home37 CANADA STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Service station100 LOUGHNAN STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Under Assessment
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Portable offices100 LOUGHNAN STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)6 REEF STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
May 2025
- Commercial development; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8-10 FOSTER STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
- Subdivision2 BRIDGE STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
April 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Driveways and hard stand spaces63 REEF STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility1966 LAKE CARGELLIGO ROAD LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Under Assessment
February 2025
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Manufactured home40 WALKER STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
January 2025
- Subdivision72 WALKER STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
2024· 11 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 HOLT STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
September 2024
- Subdivision94 McInnes Street Lake Cargelligo NSW 2672Determined
August 2024
- Subdivision72 WALKER STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Withdrawn
- Subdivision38 HOLT STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space45 REEF STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport6 CONAPAIRA STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
June 2024
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure23 LOUGHNAN STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Withdrawn
May 2024
- Subdivision2 BRIDGE STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 REEF STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation41 WALKER STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
April 2024
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)72 WALKER STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
2023· 11 proposals
October 2023
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure78 WALKER STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
September 2023
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 GRACE STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)40 WALKER STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
- Dwelling16 TOWNSEND STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
August 2023
- Development Application106 LOUGHNAN STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
- Other24A FOSTER STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
- Alterations and additions to commercial development45 FOSTER STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
- Health services facilities8-10 FOSTER STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
July 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed29 LOUGHNAN STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
May 2023
- Shed5 GRACE STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
- Subdivision of land80 WALKER STREET LAKE CARGELLIGO 2672Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex parkPark
- Frog HollowPark
- Lake Rotary ParkPark
- Maurice O'Conner ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 5
- Emergency department
- On site
- Lake Cargelligo Family PracticeBridge Streetdoctor
- Lake Cargelligo Multi Purpose Servicehospital
- Laverty PathologyBridge Streetsample_collection
- Murrin Bridge Aboriginal Health Service Inc.yes
- St Mary Lake Cargelligo PharmacyFoster Streetpharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 36.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4144th in Australia
- State rank
- 1309th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #200 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #479 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime12
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime25
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime14
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime10
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime15
- 365 Crawfords Rdtransport
- Lachlan Valley Way Opp 667transport
- Lake Cargelligo Central School, Prior Sttransport
- Lake Cargelligo Coach Stoptransport
- St Francis Xaviers Primary School, Conapaira Sttransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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