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 around 20,694 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase from 17,536 people in the 2021 Census to 20,573 estimated residents by June 2025, with an additional 455 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 9,156 persons per square kilometer, placing Liverpool - East in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. This area's growth of 18.0% since the 2021 census exceeds the state average of 7.1% and Greater Sydney's growth rate. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts 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 uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Liverpool - East is expected to grow exceptionally over the period, increasing by 8,963 persons to reach 29,657 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 42.7% over the 16 years.

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 approved in FY26 so far. On average, each new dwelling constructed over these years accommodated five new residents.

This has led to a significant demand exceeding supply, driving price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new dwellings was $206,000, lower than the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY26, commercial development approvals totaled $157.8 million, indicating strong local business investment.

Comparing Liverpool - East with Greater Sydney shows similar development levels per person, maintaining market balance. However, recent periods have seen a moderation in development activity. The majority of new developments consist of townhouses or apartments (99.0%), with standalone homes making up only 1.0%. This trend towards denser development caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers seeking accessible entry options. By 2041, Liverpool - East is projected to grow by 8,842 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 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects expected to impact the area. Notable ones include Liverpool Civic Place, Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct, Light Horse Park Redevelopment, and Liverpool City Centre Renewal - Sydney's Third CBD. The following list details those 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 was 6.9% as of December 2025. There was an estimated employment growth of 6.6% in the past year.

As of December 2025, 10,733 residents were in work, with an unemployment rate of 2.7% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, a high 28.7% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries among residents comprised health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

The area showed particularly strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Professional & technical employed just 5.5% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The ratio of 0.9 workers for each resident indicated substantial local employment opportunities. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 6.6% and labour force increased by 5.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2%, labour force expand by 2.3%, and unemployment rise marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Liverpool - East. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, estimated national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Liverpool - East's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Liverpool - East SA2's median income among taxpayers was $54,836 in financial year 2023, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This figure is lower than the national average of $60,817 for Greater Sydney. The average income in Liverpool - East SA2 was $62,949, compared to Greater Sydney's $83,003. Based on a 10.32% growth rate since financial year 2023, as indicated by the Wage Price Index, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $60,495 and the average income around $69,445 by March 2026. Census data from 2021 shows that incomes in Liverpool - East rank modestly, with household, family, and personal incomes all falling between the 23rd and 28th percentiles. The largest segment of income distribution comprises 34.3% earning $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, with a total of 7,098 residents in this category. This is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region, where 30.9% fall into the same income bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 74.2% of income remaining after housing costs, 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

The latest Census evaluated dwelling structures in Liverpool - East with 5.2% houses and 94.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Liverpool - East stood 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 $2,427. The median weekly rent in Liverpool - East was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Liverpool - East had lower mortgage repayments at $1,733 against the Australian average of $1,863, and higher rents at $380 exceeding 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 SA4 region. Specifically, 32.0% of its residents aged 15 and above have such qualifications, compared to 21.4%. This educational advantage is notable for its variety: bachelor degrees are most common at 21.1%, followed by 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.

Advanced diplomas account for 12.7% of this figure, while certificates make up 17.4%. Educational participation in the area 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.

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 operating, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are serviced by 89 individual routes, providing a total of 10,703 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 159 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using various modes of transportation. Cars remain the dominant mode at 70%, followed by train at 14% and walking at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents work from home, with 28.7% doing so, possibly due to 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 of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Liverpool - East. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed using AreaSearch's methods, with younger cohorts showing very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover was found to be relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~10,429 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues (5.7%) and asthma (5.2%), while 79.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents showed notably healthy outcomes with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 11.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,417 people), lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. 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, as per the 2016 Census, has a high level of cultural diversity with 73.6% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 65.3% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Liverpool-East, accounting for 42.5%. However, Islam is notably higher than the Greater Sydney average at 20.5%, compared to the regional average of 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (41.4%), Indian (8.5%), and Australian (7.8%). Notably, Serbian ancestry is overrepresented at 6.8% in Liverpool-East compared to 0.5% regionally, Croatian at 1.4% versus 0.7%, and Spanish at 0.9% against the regional average of 0.6%.

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 37 and Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Liverpool-East has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.8%), but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 65 to 74 has grown from 5.8% to 7.2%, while those aged 35 to 44 increased from 17.0% to 18.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 24.1% to 22.8%, and those aged 15 to 24 have dropped from 12.0% to 10.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in Liverpool-East. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 37%, adding 1,766 residents to reach a total of 6,479.