NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Lake George, 2581
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Lake George is a residential smaller community in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional with a familiar suburban feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street.
Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 118
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $3,750
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 44
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,040
- Employment rate
- 71.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 0 / 0
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)
- 5
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 118 residents
- State safety percentile
- 17.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault7
- Malicious Damage To Property8
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis10
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences11
- Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods9
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
Public transport
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1178 Tarago Rd
- 996 Tarago Rd
- Doust Rd Opp Hillbrook Property
- Hillbrook Property, Doust Rd
- Tarago Rd Op 996
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)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
19 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
May 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure2972 Federal Highway, Lake George 2581Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure2972 FEDERAL HIGHWAY LAKE GEORGE 2581Withdrawn
February 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure54 RIDGE ROAD LAKE GEORGE 2581Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation551 HADLOW DRIVE LAKE GEORGE 2581Determined
2024· 1 proposal
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)558 HADLOW DRIVE LAKE GEORGE 2581Determined
2023· 2 proposals
February 2023
- Farm buildings1063 LAKE ROAD LAKE GEORGE 2581Determined
- Dwelling; Home business; Change of use214 HADLOW DRIVE LAKE GEORGE 2581Determined
2022· 3 proposals
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development1334 TARAGO ROAD LAKE GEORGE 2581Determined
April 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces227 GROVE ROAD LAKE GEORGE 2581Determined
March 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development584 HADLOW DRIVE LAKE GEORGE 2581Determined
2021· 9 proposals
December 2021
- Shed146 DOUST ROAD LAKE GEORGE 2581Determined
October 2021
- Dwelling1063 LAKE ROAD LAKE GEORGE 2581Withdrawn
- Pools / decks / fencing227 GROVE ROAD LAKE GEORGE 2581Determined
- Earthworks / change in levels218 GROVE ROAD LAKE GEORGE 2581Withdrawn
September 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing240 DOUST ROAD LAKE GEORGE 2581Determined
July 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development449 LAKE ROAD LAKE GEORGE 2581Determined
June 2021
- Entertainment facility173 THE VINEYARDS ROAD LAKE GEORGE 2581Determined
March 2021
- Secondary dwelling; Shed855 LAKE ROAD LAKE GEORGE 2581Determined
February 2021
- Retail premisesTenancy L051 QVB 455 George St SydneyDetermined
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
Recent changes
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime7
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime8
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabiscrime10
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offencescrime11
- Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goodscrime9
- 1178 Tarago Rdtransport
- 996 Tarago Rdtransport
- Doust Rd Opp Hillbrook Propertytransport
- Hillbrook Property, Doust Rdtransport
- Tarago Rd Op 996transport
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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