Lightning Ridge Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Lightning Ridge, NSW 2834 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2026 Rent 2026
Median House Price
2026 data
Gross Rental Yield
Insufficient data
Weekly Rent
$350
Renter Demand
37%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
Rental market indicator
Population
1,946
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State NSW
Postcode 2834
Median house price
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $350/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield
Renter % 37.3%
Vacancy rate
Population 1,946
Median household income $41,184/yr
Owner-occupied 62.7%
Median age 53 yrs
Total dwellings 568

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level High reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 288

Lightning Ridge shows well above-average reported crime compared with other NSW suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

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Investment Signals

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Last updated: 2026 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (0.0%) — tight rental market
🚩 High reported crime (288 incidents/1,000 residents) — NSW reported data 2024
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Price History

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🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 1
Primary 1
Secondary 1
Schools in Lightning Ridge
Lightning Ridge Central School Combined · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lightning Ridge a good suburb to invest in?

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Is Lightning Ridge a safe suburb?

Lightning Ridge shows well above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in NSW, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 288 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Lightning Ridge?

Lightning Ridge has 1 known school, including Lightning Ridge Central School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

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