Lockhart
Lockhart Shire is nestled in the heart of the Riverina and is one of the region’s most productive agricultural and pastoral areas.
Surrounded by natural beauty, Lockhart Shire captures the essence of country life and is a vibrant, safe and growing place to live, work and raise a family. Enjoying a healthy climate and a prosperous economy, Lockhart Shire offers you every possible lifestyle option from serviced urban residential properties to rural and rural residential acreage. With affordable housing, quality education and plenty of opportunities for the motivated, Lockhart Shire offers great schools, hospitals, childcare centres and friendly communities ready to welcome you.
The major townships of Lockhart Shire are Lockhart and The Rock and the smaller villages of Yerong Creek, Pleasant Hills and Milbrulong. Lockhart Shire is well situated between two vibrant regional hubs, Wagga Wagga and Albury-Wodonga.
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Living & housing
Median House price
$160,000
Rent average
$200 pw
March. 2021 quarter, Rent and Sales Government Communities & Justice
Population
32592020, Data by Region, Australia Bureau of Statistics
Climate
Lockhart Shire has an annual mean rainfall of 572mm and median rainfall of 575mm, distributed fairly equally over 12 months.
Maximum temperatures in summer are warm averaging between 29C and 32C. Relative humidity remains low in the summer months with a 3pm average around 30%.
Transport
Distance from cities
514 km to Sydney
407 km to Melbourne
309 km to Canberra
62 km to Wagga Wagga
105 km to Albury
The Rock to Wagga Wagga – 31km
The Rock to Albury – 97km
Public transport options
The Rock – CountryLink XPT
Lockhart – NSW TrainLink Coaches
Wagga Airport is only 30km from The Rock, with regular flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
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Health & medical
GP’s
Lockhart Medical Practice – (02) 6920 5249
The Rock – Glenrock Medical Practice – 02 69715000
Nearby hospitals
Lockhart & District Hospital is a 16 bed hospital providing a range of emergency, acute and aged care services. Community health services including physiotherapy, women’s health and diabetes education are provided by visiting staff.
Disability and aged Care facilities
Woodhaven Aged Care Hostel comprises 23 beds and provides residential aged care, non-dedicated respite care and palliative care.
Emily Gardens is a 30-bed facility providing general and special needs aged care in country’ surroundings.
Other allied health services
Lockhart Ambulance Service provides a tremendous service to the residents of Lockhart and surrounding communities
Education
Early childhood services
Pre-schools
- Lockhart Pre School
- The Rock Pre School
Primary And Secondary Schools
- Lockhart Central School: www.lockhart-c.schools.nsw.edu.au
- The Rock Central School: www.therock-c.schools.nsw.edu.a
Primary Schools:
- St Josephs Primary School Lockhart: web.sjloww.catholic.edu.au
- Pleasant Hills Public School: www.pleasanthi-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
- Yerong Creek Public School: www.yerongck-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
After school care
TAFE/University
- Charles Sturt University: www.csu.edu.au
- Riverina Tafe: www.tafensw.edu.au
Recreation
Lockhart Shire has a number of popular nature reserves and sports grounds which are well utilised by the community.
Attractions in Lockhart Shire include
- The Rock Hill Nature Reserve
- Lockhart Sculpture and Heritage Trail
- Doris Golder Wool Art Gallery in Greens Gunyah Museum
Clubs include Lockhart Ex-Servicemen’s Club, The Rock Memorial Bowling Club, Yerong Creek Bowling Club, Lockhart Bowling Club.
Attractions
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- Abseiling
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- Dorris Golder Wool Art
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- Rain Dragon
Careers
Main industries in Lockhart Shire are agriculture and health with main employers including the Lockhart Shire Council and the NSW Department of Health
Or, explore Setting up your own business in Lockhart
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