Lake George
NSW 2581 • New South Wales
About Lake George
Lake George is a rural locality in New South Wales situated on the shores of the famous ephemeral Lake George (also known as Weereewa), about 35 kilometres north-east of Canberra and 50 kilometres south of Goulburn. The area covers 147 square kilometres and is home to around 118 residents. It sits along the Federal Highway, making it a familiar landmark to travellers between Sydney and the national capital.
The locality is known for its striking and ever-changing landscape — Lake George fills and empties dramatically with rainfall cycles, creating a vast shimmering expanse or an open plain of grassland depending on the season. Residents enjoy an expansive rural lifestyle with easy access to both Goulburn and Canberra for services. The surrounding region is popular with cyclists and birdwatchers drawn to the lake's unique ecology.
Lake George falls under postcode 2581 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Greyhound / NSW TrainLink coaches — Sydney / Canberra Varies
Commute to Canberra CBD
🛣️ Closest city is Canberra (35 km). Goulburn 50 km north. Federal Highway runs through the locality. No local bus service.
No public transport within the locality. A car is essential. The Federal Highway provides good road access to Canberra and Goulburn.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Breadalbane Public School ICSEA 1005Collector Rd
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Collector Public School ICSEA 1038Lorn St
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Dalton Public School ICSEA 936Jobson St
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Gunning Public School ICSEA 1024Yass St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Lake George by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Lake George Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Lake George" under Suburb