Moving to Lockhart NSW 2656
What the official numbers say about living in Lockhart — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $195 a week, against a median household income of $1,111 a week.
About 77% of homes are owner-occupied and 21% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Lockhart shrank 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,295 → 1,019 people).
Around 63% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, United States, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Thai, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Lockhart scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (73% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest airport: Narrandera-Leeton Airport, 59.9 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 436 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 3 parks — see them all on the Lockhart profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Joseph's Primary School 1.5 km · Lockhart Central School 2.1 km
Groceries: Lockhart IGA 2 km
Parks and reserves: Wal Alexander Park 1.7 km · Hodgson Park 2.1 km · Walter Day Park 2.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Lockhart, most often seen first: Crested Pigeon · Magpie-lark · Willie Wagtail · House Sparrow · Galah · Red-rumped Parrot.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Lockhart, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart here | 1,019 | — | 2/10 | 3% |
| The Rock | 1,347 | — | 3/10 | 8% |
| Henty | 1,225 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
| Narrandera | 4,369 | — | 1/10 | 11% |
| Uranquinty | 910 | — | 5/10 | 3% |
| Ganmain | 793 | — | 2/10 | 6% |
| Culcairn | 1,483 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Lockhart — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Riverina — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2656 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Lockhart profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $195 a week, and about 21% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,295 people to 1,019. It sits about 436 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Lockhart council, and the federal seat is Riverina.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: The Rock · Henty · Narrandera · Uranquinty · Ganmain · Culcairn.
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