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Lakemba 2195 suburb insights

Postcode 2195 covers Lakemba, a residential suburb within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Lakemba across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Lakemba?

Can I afford Lakemba?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Lakemba? Based on the suburb median of $450,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$2,221/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
41.8%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$360,000 loan
20% deposit ($90,000)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 42% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Lakemba41.8%
Sydney median income24.8%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
Can I afford Lakemba?

Rental market in Lakemba

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 171 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$520per week
Sep 2025 · 171 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $380 per week (163 bonds)Mar 23: $400 per week (163 bonds)Jun 23: $450 per week (172 bonds)Sep 23: $480 per week (211 bonds)Dec 23: $490 per week (177 bonds)Mar 24: $490 per week (198 bonds)Jun 24: $532 per week (173 bonds)Sep 24: $520 per week (237 bonds)Dec 24: $500 per week (179 bonds)Mar 25: $500 per week (214 bonds)Jun 25: $500 per week (194 bonds)Sep 25: $520 per week (171 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Punchbowl2196
$550▲$30
1.5 km away
Campsie2194
$590▲$70
2.8 km away
Beverly Hills2209
$600▲$80
3.2 km away
Kingsgrove2208
$600▲$80
3.3 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Lakemba Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Lakemba

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:11 AEST
Lidcombe station · 4.9 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
19.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Lidcombe station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Lakemba change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2195

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2195. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Lakemba change?

Investor activity in Lakemba

2195 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Compare Lakemba with another suburb

Also in Canterbury-Bankstown

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Canterbury-Bankstown postcodes, or explore the full Canterbury-Bankstown suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2195?
Lakemba is the primary suburb with postcode 2195 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Lakemba is the main locality.
Which local government area is Lakemba in?
Lakemba (2195) is located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Lakemba?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Lakemba (2195) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Lakemba flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Lakemba. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Lakemba?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Lakemba (2195), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Lakemba (2195) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Lakemba (2195). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Lakemba changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Lakemba (2195) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Lakemba in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Lakemba 2195: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Canterbury-Bankstown suburb index to compare nearby options.