Lakesland
NSW 2572 • New South Wales
About Lakesland
Lakesland is a small rural locality in the Wollondilly local government area of New South Wales, situated approximately 75 km southwest of Sydney in the Southern Highlands foothills. With a population of just under 500 residents spread across 73 km², it is a sparsely settled farming and lifestyle area. The locality lies between the towns of Picton and Thirlmere, surrounded by rolling hills, state forest, and rural properties. Its relatively low population density gives it a distinctly rural character compared to the expanding urban fringe nearby.
Lakesland appeals primarily to those seeking a rural lifestyle with reasonable proximity to services in Picton, Camden, and increasingly, the south-western Sydney growth corridor. Residents often commute to Campbelltown, Wollongong, or Sydney for work, taking advantage of improved road connections via the Hume Highway and Picton Road. The area is known for horse properties, small hobby farms, and bushland retreats. Community life revolves around local rural networks, with schools and services accessed via Picton.
Lakesland falls under postcode 2572 and is governed by the Wollondilly Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the Wollondilly electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2572
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2572, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2572; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited rural bus — Picton town centre 15 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car-dependent locality; Picton Station provides limited train access to Sydney
Rural locality; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Thirlmere Public School ICSEA 95902 4681 8476 Oaks Rd
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Wollondilly Local Government Area, which contains Lakesland. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)