20663 Castlereagh Highway

Lightning Ridge NSW 2834

The size of Lightning Ridge is approximately 2139.2 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 0.7% of total area. The population of Lightning Ridge in 2016 was 2284 people. By 2021 the population was 1946 showing a population decline of 14.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Lightning Ridge is 60-69 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 2021, 62.10% of the homes in Lightning Ridge were owner-occupied compared with 55.20% in 2016.

Lightning Ridge has 1,805 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Lightning Ridge have seen a 73.93% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 28.26% increase. As at 31 January 2026:

• The median value for Houses in Lightning Ridge is $214,683 while the median value for Units is $220,350.
• Houses have a median rent of $300 while Units have a median rent of $240.