Liverpool - East

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 20,426 as of February 2026. This figure represents a rise of 2,890 individuals, marking a 16.5% increase since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,536. The growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 20,362 in June 2024 and an additional 451 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 9,038 persons per square kilometer, placing Liverpool - East among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. This high ranking makes land in the area highly sought after. Liverpool - East's growth rate of 16.5% since the 2021 Census surpassed both the state average (7.8%) and Greater Sydney, positioning it as a growth leader within the region.

Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth, contributing approximately 58.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. However, all factors including natural growth and interstate migration also played positive roles. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts and exceptional growth, Liverpool - East is expected to experience significant population increase over the period until 2041. The latest annual ERP population numbers project an addition of 9,796 persons by that year, reflecting a total increase of 47.6% over the 17-year span.

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

Liverpool - East has seen approximately 145 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25726 homes were approved, with one more in FY26 so far. On average, each dwelling constructed over these years accommodated around five new residents per year.

This has resulted in demand outstripping supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new dwellings was $206,000, which is below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, commercial development approvals totalled $157.8 million, reflecting strong local business investment.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Liverpool - East has slightly higher development activity, with 11.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. However, recent periods have seen a moderation in development activity. The majority of new developments consist of townhouses or apartments (99.0%), with only 1.0% being standalone homes. This trend towards denser development caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. By 2041, Liverpool - East is projected to grow by 9,732 residents, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, 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 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 26 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects are Liverpool Innovation Precinct, Liverpool Civic Place, Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct, and Light Horse Park Redevelopment. The following details projects likely most relevant.

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Employment performance in Liverpool - East has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Liverpool - East has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, with an estimated employment growth of 6.6% over the past year as of September 2025. There are 10,595 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 2.6% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is at 67.7%, somewhat below Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Census responses indicate that 28.7% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area has a particularly strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

Professional & technical employs just 5.5% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. There are substantial local employment opportunities, with a ratio of 0.9 workers for each resident as at the Census. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 6.6% and labour force increased by 4.7%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.6 percentage points. This compares to Greater Sydney where employment grew by 2.1%, labour force expanded by 2.4%, and unemployment rose 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Liverpool - East. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Liverpool - East's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though it is noted that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Liverpool-East SA2's median income among taxpayers was $54,836 and average income was $62,949 in financial year 2023, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated median income is approximately $59,694 and average income is around $68,526 as of September 2025. Census 2021 data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Liverpool-East rank modestly, between the 23rd and 28th percentiles. Income distribution indicates that 34.3% earn $1,500-$2,999 weekly (7,006 residents), similar to broader metropolitan trends of 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 74.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 13th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure in Liverpool - East, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 5.2% houses and 94.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Liverpool - East was 9.7%, with dwellings either mortgaged (18.7%) or rented (71.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Liverpool - East's mortgage repayments were lower than 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 36.3%, with lone person households at 32.0% and group households comprising 4.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Liverpool - East has a higher proportion of residents with university qualifications than the broader SA4 region. Specifically, 32.0% of residents aged 15 and above in Liverpool - East hold such qualifications, compared to 21.4% in the SA4 region. This educational advantage is driven by bachelor degrees (21.1%), postgraduate qualifications (9.4%), and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding them.

This includes advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (17.4%). Educational participation is high in Liverpool - East, with 34.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (10.0%), tertiary education (7.5%), and secondary education (6.7%).

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

Liverpool - East has 58 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are served by 89 individual routes, collectively providing 10,703 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 159 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 70%, with 14% using train and 8% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 28.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,529 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 184 weekly trips per individual stop.

Liverpool - East's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows strong health performance in Liverpool - East based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, particularly among younger cohorts. Approximately 50% of the total population had private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues impacted 5.7% of residents, while asthma affected 5.2%. 79.4% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area had 11.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,395 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally than 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, 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, comprising 42.5% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented, making up 20.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 6.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (41.4%), Indian (8.5%), and Australian (7.8%). Notably, Serbian (6.8%) Croatian (1.4%), and Spanish (0.9%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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 percentage of residents aged 25-34 (21.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of the population aged 65 to 74 has increased from 5.8% to 7.4%, while the percentage of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 24.1% to 21.6%. By 2041, Liverpool-East's population is projected to change significantly. The 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 42%, adding 1,860 residents to reach a total of 6,268.