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Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Lockhart, NSW

17 suburbs in Lockhart council area · Population ~3,509 · 1,423 dwellings · 2,896 km²

Lockhart Council Average R-Score 81 / 100 — top suburb in Lockhart scores 98/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Lockhart98

Highest R-Score out of 17 suburbs in Lockhart

Lockhart council average81

Across 5 scored suburbs in Lockhart

Suburb medians in Lockhart range from $115,000 to $800,000.

3-year population movement: +4%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 3.6% of stock (~49 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $705M. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (37%), Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Education and Training (10%), Public Administration and Safety (6%).

Typical suburb median price$375,000

Across 17 suburbs in Lockhart (Sept 2026) · ~360 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent5.7%

Median asking rent ~$430/wk · Vacancy 9.8%.

Top suburb R-Score in Lockhart98/100

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Lockhart (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Lockhart

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Lockhart (New South Wales).

Is Lockhart (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Lockhart (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 81/100 across 17 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 98/100. Across Lockhart, the typical suburb median price is $375,000, median weekly rent is $430/wk, gross rental yield is 5.7%, and vacancy sits at 9.8%.

Which suburbs in Lockhart have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Lockhart (NSW) are Yerong Creek (98/100, median $197,500), Lockhart (97/100, median $375,000), The Rock (93/100, median $470,000), Pleasant Hills (63/100, median $219,000), Milbrulong (53/100, median $750,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Lockhart?

Across Lockhart (NSW), the median suburb property price is $375,000, median asking rent is $430/wk, and median gross yield is 5.7%, with homes averaging 360 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Lockhart include Yerong Creek (11.1%), Lockhart (6.1%), The Rock (5.3%).

What are the demographics and size of the Lockhart council area?

Lockhart is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 3,509, approximately 1,423 dwellings, covering 2,896 sq km.

What are the best streets in Lockhart (NSW)?

Every street across all 17 suburbs in Lockhart is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.