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 around 20,387 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 2,851 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,536. The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 20,362 in June 2024 and an additional 437 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 9,020 persons per square kilometer, placing Liverpool - East in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 16.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both state (6.7%) and metropolitan area averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 58.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over this period, with the area expected to increase by 9,796 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, representing a total increase of 47.9%.

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. Between FY-21 and FY-25726 homes were approved, with one additional dwelling approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each constructed dwelling accommodates five new residents per year over the past five financial years.

This has led to a significant demand exceeding supply, typically resulting in price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new dwellings is $206,000, which is below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26 alone, commercial development approvals totaled $157.8 million, suggesting robust local business investment.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Liverpool - East has slightly higher development activity, measuring 11.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values, although development activity has moderated in recent periods. New developments primarily consist of townhouses or apartments (99.0%), with standalone homes making up only 1.0%. This trend towards denser development offers accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. By 2041, Liverpool - East is projected to grow by 9,771 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Liverpool Civic Place, Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct, Liverpool Innovation Precinct, and Light Horse Park Redevelopment. The following list outlines those most likely to be relevant.

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

Liverpool - East has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 7.1% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.3%. As of June 2025, 10,307 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.9% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Liverpool - East was 49.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

Health care & social assistance had an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical services employed just 5.5% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The ratio of 0.9 workers for each resident at the Census indicated substantial local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.3%, and labour force increased by 4.9%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.2 percentage points. Comparatively, in Greater Sydney during the same period, employment grew by 2.6%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Liverpool - East's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Liverpool - East's median income among taxpayers was $50,316 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $59,158 during the same period. These figures are lower than Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $56,661 (median) and $66,618 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Liverpool - East rank modestly, between the 23rd and 28th percentiles. The distribution data indicates that the largest segment comprises 34.3% of residents earning $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region where 30.9% fall into this category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Liverpool - East, with only 74.2% of income remaining after housing costs, 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 5.2% houses and 94.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 63.3% houses and 36.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Liverpool - East was at 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 $2,167. Median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $400. 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 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%, 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 3.0.

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

Liverpool - East's educational attainment is notably higher than regional averages, with 32.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to the SA4 region's 21.4%. This area has a substantial educational advantage, led by bachelor degrees 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, including primary (10.0%), tertiary (7.5%), and secondary (6.7%) levels.

There are eight schools operating within Liverpool - East, educating approximately 5,064 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 981) and 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, indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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. These are a mix of train and bus stations. There are 89 individual routes serving these stops, providing a total of 9,641 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 159 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 1,377 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 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 excellent results, particularly for younger age groups who have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 49% (~10,010 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions in the area, affecting 5.7% and 5.2% of residents respectively. A total of 79.4% declare themselves completely free from medical ailments, compared to 76.4% across Greater Sydney. The area has an elderly population (aged 65 and over) of 11.1% (2,267 people), lower than the 12.8% in Greater Sydney. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in 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. A majority, 73.6%, speak a language other than English at home, while 65.3% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Liverpool-East, with 42.5%.

Islam, however, is more prevalent here compared to Greater Sydney, making up 20.5% versus 17.4%. In terms of ancestry, 'Other' is the largest group at 41.4%, higher than the regional average of 27.9%. Indian (8.5%) and Australian (7.8%) follow, though Australians are underrepresented compared to the region's average of 14.1%. Notably, Serbian (6.8%), Macedonian (1.5%), and Croatian (1.4%) groups are overrepresented in Liverpool-East versus regional averages of 2.4%, 1.3%, and 0.9% respectively.

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 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has increased from 5.8% to 7.0%, while the proportion of those aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 24.1% to 22.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Liverpool-East, with the 25-34 age group projected to grow by 37%, adding 1,680 residents to reach a total of 6,268.