NSW · Lockhart Council
Lockhart, 2656
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Lockhart, Lockhart keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar regional towns, even with transport and access and safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,019
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,111
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 52 of 475
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Employment rate
- 49.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 44 / 6 / 7
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)
- 63
- Against the person
- 17
- Against property
- 33
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 61.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 39.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -14.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment12
- Malicious Damage To Property11
- Motor Vehicle Theft7
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences8
- Steal From Retail Store8
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)
- 946
- Lockhart Central SchoolCombined
- St Joseph'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
87 public transport stops in this suburb
- Green St After O'Connell St
- Green St At Hayes St
- Lockhart Collingullie Rd At Hollies Rd
- Lockhart Collingullie Rd Before Hollies Rd
- Matthews St At Green 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
- Reduced speed limit. Expect delays. Allow extra travel time.East Street, Reid Street04 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 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).
126 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18-20 OSBORNE STREET LOCKHART 2656Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 VENERIS STREET LOCKHART 2656Under Assessment
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 ROCKLIFF COURT LOCKHART 2656Under Assessment
- Subdivision126 BARTON STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure106 LOCKHART KYWONG ROAD LOCKHART 2656Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like; Shipping containers27-31 URANA STREET LOCKHART 2656Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 PRICHARD PLACE LOCKHART 2656Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure228 GREEN STREET WEST LOCKHART 2656Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure28 O'CONNELL STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers16 GALORE STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure69-71 REID STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool3 BOND STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport17 Ferrier Street Lockhart NSW 2656Determined
- Subdivision126 BARTON STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; AgricultureWOODENS LANE LOCKHART 2656Determined
September 2025
- Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot; Truck depot; Vehicle body repair workshop; Car park114 URANA LOCKHART ROAD LOCKHART 2656Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Carport21-23 REID STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers77-79 REID STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers91-95 REID STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; General industry34 Barton Street Lockhart NSW 2656Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport3 BOND STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 DAY STREET LOCKHART 2656Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers26 O'CONNELL STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure176 GREEN STREET WEST LOCKHART 2656Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers88 REID STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Crop or fodder production; Agriculture254 LOCKHART THE ROCK ROAD LOCKHART 2656Determined
April 2025
- Business premises; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Storage premises; Retail Premise; Rural supplies; Agriculture102-112 REID STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 PRICHARD PLACE LOCKHART 2656Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 FERRIER STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
- Demolition79 URANA STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure52 GREEN STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure22 GREEN STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport4 ROCKLIFF COURT LOCKHART 2656Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia114 GREEN STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
2024· 6 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 GREEN STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport3 FERRIER STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
- Office Premise; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Access ramp; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; CarportWATTLES ROAD LOCKHART 2656Determined
September 2024
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure5 ROCKLIFF COURT LOCKHART 2656Determined
July 2024
- Demolition3 URANA STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
- Demolition77 URANA STREET LOCKHART 2656Determined
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
- Hodgson ParkPark
- Lockhart Community ForestNature reserve
- Wal Alexander ParkPark
- Walter Day ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- On site
- Lockhart Multi-Purpose ServiceHebben Roadhospital
- Pharmacypharmacy
- Woodhaven Aged Carenursing_home
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
- No overlay at centroid
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)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 43.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 42% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2799th in Australia
- State rank
- 898th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #92 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #244 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
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime12
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime11
- Motor Vehicle Theftcrime7
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offencescrime8
- Steal From Retail Storecrime8
- Green St After O'Connell Sttransport
- Green St At Hayes Sttransport
- Lockhart Collingullie Rd At Hollies Rdtransport
- Lockhart Collingullie Rd Before Hollies Rdtransport
- Matthews St At Green 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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Comparable suburbs
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