Lavington
Affordability is the clearest Lavington signal: a $480,000 median house price, 75.8% separate houses and household income at the 21.1 percentile define the market. Compared with central Albury or Thurgoona, the appeal is more about established detached housing than new-build momentum. The population is 13,073 with a median age of 40, and the suburb reads lower income but practical because rents, mortgages and car-based access are all relatively manageable.
Population
13,073
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,130/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
110
Median House
$480K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Homebuyers are mainly choosing houses rather than units, with separate dwellings at 75.8% compared with apartments at just 1.6%. The bedroom mix favours practical households: 44.8% are 3 bedroom homes and 22.8% have 4 or more bedrooms. The caution is price movement, because the series rose from $455,000 in 2024 to $521,900 in 2025, a 14.7% lift. Mortgage costs sit at 25.7% of income, below the stress flag, so entry remains more manageable than the recent price jump suggests.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are mainly choosing houses rather than units, with separate dwellings at 75.8% compared with apartments at just 1.6%. The bedroom mix favours practical households: 44.8% are 3 bedroom homes and 22.8% have 4 or more bedrooms. The caution is price movement, because the series rose from $455,000 in 2024 to $521,900 in 2025, a 14.7% lift. Mortgage costs sit at 25.7% of income, below the stress flag, so entry remains more manageable than the recent price jump suggests.
For Investors
The rental pool is meaningful, with 41.1% of homes rented, higher than the 27.8% share buying with a mortgage. Weekly rent is $250, so the investment case leans on affordability and occupancy discipline rather than premium rent levels. A 7.8% vacancy rate and 113 development applications in 12 months point to more tenant choice because supply is active. Rent growth has been 38.9%, but buyers should price vacancy risk carefully before assuming a tight-market return.
Development Activity
Total DAs
541
Last 12 Months
110
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Lavington iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Holy Spirit Primary School
K-6 · 335 students
OneSchool Global NSW - Albury
3-12 · 31 students
Lavington Public School
K-6 · 409 students
Murray High School
7-12 · 575 students
Springdale Heights Public School
K-6 · 223 students
Demographics
Lavington is older and more locally rooted than many migrant-heavy suburbs, even though the median age of 40 is exactly in line with the national comparison. Overseas-born residents are 16.4%, which is 5.2 percentage points below national, and university attainment is 18.3%, 11.8 points below national. English ancestry is the largest group at 4,838 people, followed by Irish at 1,477. Nepali, Punjabi and Hindi speakers add smaller but visible communities, with 185, 171 and 33 speakers.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
75.8%
Houses
22.2%
Townhouse
1.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Lavington's housing mix is lower-density, with 75.8% separate houses, 22.2% semi-detached homes and only 1.6% apartments. Tenure is mixed: 31.1% own outright, 27.8% have a mortgage and 41.1% rent, so the suburb serves retirees, buyers and tenants at once. The price cycle is short but sharp, moving from a $455,000 trough in 2024 to a $521,900 peak and latest reading in 2025. That is 14.7% growth, with a 0.0% fall from peak to latest.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,257
Rent / wk
$250
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$647
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.8%
Unoccupied
462
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
29.4%
Couples, no children
9,217
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the main employment anchor at 23.6% and 789 workers, well above construction at 11.4% and 381 workers. Education, retail and manufacturing add 10.4%, 9.3% and 8.6%, giving the job base a service and trade tilt. Occupations are led by community and personal service roles at 876, labourers at 770 and professionals at 664. Participation is 51.9% and unemployment is 6.9%. IEO, IER, IRSD and IRSAD all sit in decile 1, ranking lower nationally for advantage and resources.
Unemployment
7.0%
Labour Force
8,378
Unemployed
584
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.2%
Part-time
32.9%
Participation
51.9%
Employed
5,212
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.3%
Postgraduate
4.3%
Born Overseas
16.4%
Dwellings
5,452
Transport to Work
Lavington works best for households with cars: 89.2% drive to work, far higher than public transport at 1.0% and walking or cycling at 3.1%. School access is a strong daily amenity, with 7 local schools across Catholic, Independent and Government sectors. Holy Spirit Primary leads on ICSEA at 1041 with 335 enrolments, followed by OneSchool Global NSW - Albury at 973 and Lavington Public at 944; the ICSEA range is 836 to 1041. IRSAD decile 1 is lower nationally, so services and costs matter.
Drive
89.2%
Public Transport
1.0%
Walk / Cycle
3.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.56%/yr
(+89 people/yr)
EstablishedThe forward pace is lower compared with the earlier 12.5% 10-year population lift: trend growth is 0.56% a year, or 89 people. Overseas migration is the primary driver, averaging +83 a year, while internal migration averages -96, so movement within Australia offsets much of the intake. The medium path reaches 16,378 by 2031 from 15,832 in 2025. Aging is visible, with senior share up 5.2, and the gentrification score is 3, staged as Not gentrifying.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+83
Net Internal / yr
-96
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +10% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Lavington compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lavington a good suburb to live in?
Lavington can suit buyers wanting affordability, houses and local schools. The median house price is $480,000, separate houses are 75.8% of dwellings, and there are 7 schools, but car access matters because 89.2% of workers drive.
What is the median house price in Lavington?
The headline median house price in Lavington is $480,000. The latest quarterly price series reached $521,900 in 2025, up 14.7% from $455,000 in 2024, so buyers should allow for recent upward movement.
What schools are in Lavington?
Lavington has 7 local schools across Government, Catholic and Independent sectors. Holy Spirit Primary has an ICSEA of 1041 and 335 enrolments, while Murray High has 575 enrolments and serves secondary students.
Is Lavington safe?
Assess safety at street level using current NSW crime maps and inspections, because conditions can vary across Lavington's 14.78 sq km. Daily context includes 7 schools and 89.2% car commuting, so traffic, lighting and parking are worth checking.
Is Lavington good for property investment?
Lavington has investor appeal through a 41.1% rental share and $250 weekly rent, but the 7.8% vacancy rate is a caution. With 113 development applications in 12 months, tenant choice may stay higher than in tighter markets.
How is Lavington's population changing?
Population growth is modest at 0.56% a year, equal to about 89 people annually. The medium path reaches 16,378 by 2031, with overseas migration averaging +83 a year and internal migration averaging -96.
Is there much development in Lavington?
Yes. Lavington recorded 113 development applications in the past 12 months, including dwelling, office and swimming pool examples. That activity is higher than a quiet infill market and may add supply pressure for rentals and resale.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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