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Overview

Lakemba sits 12 km south‑west of Sydney’s CBD, cradled in the Cooks River watershed where a bike‑and‑walk trail links the suburb to Belfield, Olympic Park and Botany Bay. The bustling Haldon Street precinct offers a kale‑kale of international foods, from Mediterranean delis to the famed nightly Ramadan markets that draw thousands each year, and a range of churches, mosques and a public library serve its richly multicultural community. In the 2021 Census the suburb counted 17 092 residents, with 61 % identifying as Muslim and a linguistic tapestry that includes Bengali, Urdu and Arabic alongside English.

Excellent public transport underpins the lifestyle: Lakemba railway station on the Bankstown line (temporarily closed for Metro conversion, with four‑minute peak services slated for 2025) connects directly to the city in under half an hour, while bus routes supplement local travel. Affordability has made Lakemba one of Sydney’s few areas where buying remains cheaper than renting, fueling strong residential demand. A mix of government and private schools, including Lakemba Public School and Holy Spirit Catholic College, round out the suburb’s family‑friendly amenities.

Region type mix: Metro 100%.