Lapstone
NSW 2773 • New South Wales
About Lapstone
Lapstone is a small residential locality at the eastern gateway to the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, situated approximately 55 kilometres west of Sydney CBD and adjacent to Glenbrook within the Blue Mountains City Council area. With a population of around 948 residents across a compact 1.4 square kilometres, the suburb occupies a distinctive position at the base of the Blue Mountains escarpment where the Great Dividing Range begins its dramatic rise from the Cumberland Plain. The suburb has a relaxed bushland-suburban character and median household incomes sit comfortably above the regional average, reflecting its appeal to owner-occupier families and professionals drawn to the bush-meets-city lifestyle.
Residents of Lapstone enjoy exceptional access to the Blue Mountains National Park, with numerous walking trails, lookouts, and picnic areas — including the popular Glenbrook Gorge precinct — within easy reach. Glenbrook railway station on the T1 Blue Mountains Line is close by, providing regular train services to Penrith (approximately 15 minutes) and Sydney CBD (approximately 60 minutes), making the suburb viable for city commuters. The Great Western Highway and nearby Western Motorway (M4) also offer convenient road access to both Western Sydney and the mountain towns beyond. For those who want bushland surroundings, a close-knit community, and solid transport links, Lapstone offers a compelling blend of nature and connectivity.
Lapstone falls under postcode 2773 and is governed by the Blue Mountains Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Macquarie, while state elections fall under the Blue Mountains electorate.
Location
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Lapstone for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2773
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2773, 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 2773; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Blue Mountains Bus Co. routes — Penrith / Glenbrook / Blaxland 15–30 min to Penrith
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Western Motorway (M4) and Great Western Highway provide road access; Penrith is the nearest major urban centre (~15 km east)
Largely residential with bushland surrounds; Glenbrook village shops are accessible on foot from parts of the suburb, but a car is needed for most daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Glenbrook Public School ICSEA 11204739 1288 Woodville St
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Lapstone Public School ICSEA 11134739 2208 2 Achievement Ave
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52 Levy Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Blue Mountains Local Government Area, which contains Lapstone. 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)