Median house price
$750k
+7.1% change
NSW · Orange Council
Lucknow, 2800
Population
277
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.3%
Median age
48
Median income
$1,928/wk
Employment rate
67.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$750,000
Languages at home
1.1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Lucknow is a regional smaller community in Orange Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Sydney. Neighbouring centres cover more of the weekly rhythm than the distant capital does. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer growth momentum compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Lucknow snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$570/wk
Houses $600 · Units $430
Population (Census)
277
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
0.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#370
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
71st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
59th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 31.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5249th in Australia
- State rank
- 1694th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #370 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #711 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $430
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $570
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 461
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $750,000
- Median price change
- +7.1%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Population growth
+0.8% annual · +2.3% over 5 years · 59th percentile in NSW
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 277
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,928
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 106
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 67.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 101 / 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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 13
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 97.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 92 residents
- State safety percentile
- 70.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order310
- Breach Bail Conditions542
- Domestic Violence Related Assault303
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment511
- Malicious Damage To Property448
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- 4612 Mitchell Hwy
- Lucknow Coach Stop
- Lucknow Tavern, Mitchell Hwy
- Mitchell Hwy After Newman St
- Mitchell Hwy Opp Summer Hill Lane
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
28 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 places of worship · 1 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 12 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 22/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 3.61
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 7.22
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.61
Food & drink(2)
- Larder and HomeCafe
- Lucknow TavernPub
4617 Mitchell Highway, Lucknow
Shopping(1)
- CherriesGreengrocer
Community(4)
- Community centre
- Lucknow Men's ShedCommunity centre
- Lucknow School Building Community CentreCommunity centre
- Lucknow School of ArtsCommunity centre
4631 Mitchell Highway, Lucknow
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Wentworth Main MinePark
- Miners Walk Picnic AreaPicnic area
- Swimming pool
Transport(2)
2 bus stops
Other(15)
- Darcy's Old WaresAntiques
- Bench
- Lucknow Skin Shop and Boot BarnClothes
4601 Mitchell Highway, Lucknow
- The OutfitterClothes
- LucknowInformation
- Lucknow Hotel / Lames Smith ParkingParking
- Men's Shed ParkingParking
- Parking (2)
- Metro PetroleumPetrol station
- St John EvangelistPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Lucknow School of ArtsPublic toilets
- Shelter
- TelstraTelephone
- Garage WorldYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Wentworth Main MinePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St John Evangelist
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Orange Health Service (7.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 3
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 227 mm · ~28 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 174 mm · ~22 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 225 mm · ~28 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 225 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 5 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4540 MITCHELL HIGHWAY LUCKNOW 2800Under Assessment
June 2026
- Subdivision6 BEASLEY ROAD LUCKNOW 2800Determined
May 2026
- Commercial development; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Hardware and building supply; Specialised Retail Premises2 BEASLEY ROAD LUCKNOW 2800Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Moveable dwelling4616 MITCHELL HIGHWAY LUCKNOW 2800Determined
March 2026
- Commercial development; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Hardware and building supply; Specialised Retail Premises2 BEASLEY ROAD LUCKNOW 2800Withdrawn
2025· 8 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4548 MITCHELL HIGHWAY LUCKNOW 2800Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure201 EMU SWAMP ROAD LUCKNOW 2800Determined
August 2025
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure4621 MITCHELL HIGHWAY LUCKNOW 2800Determined
July 2025
- Subdivision6 BEASLEY ROAD LUCKNOW 2800Withdrawn
May 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 Australia2 BEASLEY ROAD LUCKNOW 2800Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 PHOENIX MINE ROAD LUCKNOW 2800Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4552 MITCHELL HIGHWAY LUCKNOW 2800Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool142 BEASLEY ROAD LUCKNOW 2800Determined
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4552 MITCHELL HIGHWAY LUCKNOW 2800Determined
March 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4552 MITCHELL HIGHWAY LUCKNOW 2800Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool35 PHOENIX MINE ROAD LUCKNOW 2800Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure287 BEAUMAH ROAD LUCKNOW 2800Determined
2023· 5 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; 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 Australia7 5 NEWMAN STREET LUCKNOW 2800Determined
July 2023
- Earthworks / change in levels; Farm buildings149 SUMMER HILL LANE LUCKNOW 2800Determined
- Other149 SUMMER HILL LANE LUCKNOW 2800Determined
February 2023
- Shed55 SUMMER HILL LANE LUCKNOW 2800Determined
January 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development4536 MITCHELL HIGHWAY LUCKNOW 2800Determined
2022· 2 proposals
April 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing96 EMU SWAMP ROAD LUCKNOW 2800Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling4646 MITCHELL HIGHWAY LUCKNOW 2800Determined
2021· 5 proposals
October 2021
- Shed4661 MITCHELL HIGHWAY LUCKNOW 2800Determined
- Subdivision of land4536 MITCHELL HIGHWAY LUCKNOW 2800Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling21 PHOENIX MINE ROAD LUCKNOW 2800Determined
- Other4633 MITCHELL HIGHWAY LUCKNOW 2800Determined
May 2021
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Shed149 SUMMER HILL LANE LUCKNOW 2800Determined
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 · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Wentworth and Reform Gold Mines4570-4578 Mitchell highway, LucknowSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Calare
- Member of Parliament
- Andrew GEE (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 124,664
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.3%Labor 37.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.3 km away).
Coalition 68.6%Labor 31.4%
6.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- LucknowLabor 30.1% · Coalition 69.8% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Spring HillLabor 34.7% · Coalition 65.3% TPP (2025)5.3 km away
- Spring TerraceLabor 35.9% · Coalition 64.1% TPP (2025)7.3 km away
- Orange GlenroiLabor 53.2% · Coalition 46.8% TPP (2025)7.5 km away
- Orange SouthLabor 42.5% · Coalition 57.5% TPP (2025)8.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Orange Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.