Liverpool - East
Statistical Area - sa2

Liverpool - East lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Liverpool-East's population is approximately 20,384 as of August 2025. This figure represents a growth of 2,848 people, a 16.2% increase from the 2021 Census count of 17,536. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 20,362 in June 2024 and an additional 436 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 9,019 persons per square kilometer, placing Liverpool-East among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The area's growth rate of 16.2% since the 2021 Census exceeds both the state (6.4%) and metropolitan area averages, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 58.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and interstate migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over this period, with Liverpool-East expected to increase by 9,796 persons to reach a total population of approximately 30,180 by 2041, indicating an overall increase of 48.0% over the 17-year span.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Liverpool - East when compared nationally

Liverpool - East has received approximately 145 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides this data on a financial year basis. Between FY21 and FY25726 homes were approved, with one approval so far in FY26. Each home built over these years brought an average of five new residents.

This demand exceeds supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost for new homes is $392,000, lower than regional levels, offering more affordable housing choices. In FY26, there have been $157.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating strong local business investment.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Liverpool - East has 11.0% more development per person over the past five years, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting property values. However, recent development activity has decreased. Recent construction consists of 1.0% detached houses and 99.0% attached dwellings, favouring compact living which attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. By 2041, Liverpool - East is projected to grow by 9,774 residents. If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Liverpool - East has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP), Liverpool Civic Place, Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct, and Liverpool Innovation Precinct. The following details projects expected to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Liverpool - East recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Liverpool - East has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 7.1% as of a past year, with estimated employment growth at 6.3%.

As of June 2025, 10,307 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Sydney's by 2.9%, and workforce participation is lower at 49.9%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Health care & social assistance is particularly strong, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 5.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The worker-to-resident ratio of 0.9 indicates substantial local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 6.3%, labour force grew by 4.9%, and unemployment fell by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a slight rise in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5% with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Liverpool - East's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Liverpool - East had a median taxpayer income of $50,316 and an average of $59,158 in financial year 2022. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $55,649 (median) and $65,429 (average), based on a 10.6% growth in wages since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census ranked Liverpool - East's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 23rd and 28th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 34.3% of locals (6,991 people) fell into the $1,500-$2,999 income bracket, similar to the metropolitan region's 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Liverpool - East, with only 74.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 14th percentile.

Liverpool - East features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Liverpool - East's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 5.2% houses and 94.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 63.3% houses and 36.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Liverpool - East was at 9.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 18.7% and rented dwellings at 71.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Liverpool - East was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Liverpool - East's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Liverpool - East features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 63.7% of all households, including 27.3% couples with children, 20.2% couples without children, and 14.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.3%, comprising 32.0% lone person households and 4.3% group households. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.0.

Educational attainment in Liverpool - East aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Liverpool - East has a notable educational advantage with 32.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 21.4% in the broader SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (17.4%). Educational participation is high, with 34.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.0% in primary education, 7.5% in tertiary education, and 6.7% pursuing secondary education. Eight schools operate within Liverpool - East, educating approximately 5,064 students. The ICSEA score for the area is 981, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. The schools include two primary, three secondary, and three K-12 institutions. School capacity exceeds residential needs, with 24.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.7, suggesting Liverpool - East serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Liverpool - East has 53 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 89 routes that facilitate 9,641 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 159 meters to the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 1,377 trips daily, equating to around 181 weekly trips per individual stop.

Liverpool - East's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Liverpool - East's health outcomes show that younger cohorts have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 49% (~10,008 people) have private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.7 and 5.2% of residents respectively. A total of 79.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.4% across Greater Sydney. The area has 11.1% (2,266 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 12.8% in Greater Sydney. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Liverpool - East is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Liverpool-East, as of the 2016 Census, is one of Australia's most culturally diverse areas with 73.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 65.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Liverpool-East, making up 42.5% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented at 20.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 17.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are 'Other' (41.4%), Indian (8.5%), and Australian (7.8%). Notably, 'Other' is substantially higher than the regional average of 27.9%. Some other ethnic groups also show notable divergences: Serbian at 6.8% compared to the region's 2.4%, Macedonian at 1.5% versus 1.3%, and Croatian at 1.4% against the regional average of 0.9%.

Liverpool - East hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Liverpool-East has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Liverpool-East has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.5%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (8.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has increased from 5.8% to 7.0%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 24.1% to 22.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Liverpool-East. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow strongly at a rate of 37%, adding 1,681 residents to reach a total of 6,268.