39 Morilla 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 1,754 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Lightning Ridge have seen a 38.84% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -12.84% decrease. As at 31 August 2024:

• The median value for Houses in Lightning Ridge is $156,638 while the median value for Units is $178,325.
• Houses have a median rent of $288 while Units have a median rent of $320.