18 Agate Street

Lightning Ridge NSW 2834

The size of Lightning Ridge is approximately 2,139.2 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 0.7% of total area. The population of Lightning Ridge in 2011 was 2,491 people. By 2016 the population was 2,267 showing a population decline of 9.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Lightning Ridge is 50-59 years. Households in Lightning Ridge are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $600 - $799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Lightning Ridge work in a community and personal service occupation. In 2011, 59.3% of the homes in Lightning Ridge were owner-occupied compared with 55.2% in 2016.

Lightning Ridge has 1,767 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Lightning Ridge have seen a 55.85% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 34.44% increase. As at 30 November 2024:

• The median value for Houses in Lightning Ridge is $158,099 while the median value for Units is $275,061.
• Houses have a median rent of $300 while Units have a median rent of $320.