Lawson, NSW Family Guide
NSW 2783 · Blue Mountains City Council
Discover Lawson with your family: kids' activities, parks, schools and everyday family life.
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Parks, playgrounds and community places to discover nearby.
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Sports & local clubs around Lawson
Sports
- Swimming (1 in Lawson · 1 within 5 km) — Lawson Swim Centre (0.3 km)
More things to do around Lawson
- Arts & dance (1 in Lawson · 1 within 5 km) — Glamour & Elegance Mobile Beauty (0.5 km)
Schools within 3 km of Lawson
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4 schools within 3 km of the Lawson centre, 2 with a Lawson address.
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Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Playgrounds (verified features) (1)
What's coming up
One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.
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At a glance
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Lawson: 3 kids' activities within 5 km, 2 schools in Lawson, and parks and playgrounds.
- Sports
- Swimming
- Kids' activities
- Arts & dance
- Schools
- 2 in Lawson · 2 primary
- Parks & places
- 3 parks · 1 verified playground
- Explore nearby
- Hazelbrook and Wentworth Falls
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Browse mapped places (14)
- Lawson Public SchoolSchool
- Our Lady of the Nativity Primary SchoolSchool
- Korowal SchoolSchool
- Hazelbrook Public SchoolSchool
- Lawson Swim CentreActivity
- Glamour & Elegance Mobile BeautyActivity
- GKR KarateActivity
- Fairy FallsPark or community place
- North Lawson ParkPark or community place
- Eungella ParkPark or community place
- South Lawson ParkPark or community place
- Gloria Park OvalPark or community place
- Red Gum ParkPark or community place
- Horseshoe Falls ReservePark or community place
Your council & community
Lawson within Blue Mountains City Council
2 of the council area’s 33 activity providers · 5th of 14 suburbs by number of providers
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Homes with family context
Homes in and around Lawson
A summary. Each home’s page shows the schools and activities around it.
Recently sold within 5 km of Lawson
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Hazelbrook, NSW 2779
Property Type: House
Hazelbrook, NSW 2779
Property Type: House
Bullaburra, NSW 2784
Property Type: House
Bullaburra, NSW 2784
Property Type: House
Hazelbrook, NSW 2779
Property Type: Villa
Hazelbrook, NSW 2779
Property Type: Villa
Nearby suburbs
Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.
Hazelbrook
1 activity provider · 2.2 km
Wentworth Falls
2 activity providers · 5.1 km
Compare activities, schools & parks
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Lawson
Swimming 1, Arts & dance 1
2 schools · 3 parks
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Hazelbrook2.2 km · same council
Martial arts 1
3 schools · 3 parks
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Wentworth Falls5.1 km · same council
Arts & dance 1, Soccer 1, Yoga & wellbeing 1
3 schools · 1 park
| Area | Activities listed there | Schools | Parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson | Swimming 1, Arts & dance 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Hazelbrook2.2 km · same council | Martial arts 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Wentworth Falls5.1 km · same council | Arts & dance 1, Soccer 1, Yoga & wellbeing 1 | 3 | 1 |
Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.
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Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 21 Oct 2026.
Recorded offences in Lawson
| Suburb | Recorded offences (12 months) |
|---|---|
| Lawson | 110 |
| Bullaburra | 45 |
| Hazelbrook | 126 |
Recorded offences, 12 months to 2026-06 · Source: © State of New South Wales (Department of Communities and Justice), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) · source
Kids activities across Blue Mountains City Council
Local guides & reading
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Broader reading for NSW families
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Junior Soccer in NSW (2026/27): Ages, Season and Where to Play
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What Kids Actually Do in NSW (Boys and Girls, 2025 Data)
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