Liverpool - West

Population growth drivers in Liverpool - West are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Liverpool - West's population is around 15,280 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,543 people (11.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,737 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,883 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 366 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 3,763 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Liverpool - West's 11.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 76.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above-median population growth of national statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to increase by 3,638 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 21.2% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Liverpool - West among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Liverpool - West has seen around 84 new homes approved each year, with 422 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 37 so far in FY-26. At an average of 2 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, with recent figures showing this has accelerated to 5.5 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, suggesting increasing demand and tightening supply. New homes are being built at an average value of $238,000 —below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Additionally, $200,000 in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Liverpool - West records about three-quarters the building activity per person while it places among the 79th percentile of areas assessed nationally, though development activity has picked up in recent periods. New building activity shows 32.0% detached houses and 68.0% townhouses or apartments. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 54.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 144 people per dwelling approval, Liverpool - West shows characteristics of a growth area.

Future projections show Liverpool - West adding 3,241 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Liverpool - West has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 31 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Liverpool Innovation Precinct, Frangipane Avenue Apartments, Liverpool Civic Place, and the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Liverpool - West faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Liverpool - West has a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 8.9%, and 7.2% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 5,602 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 4.7% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (51.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 24.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The area shows particularly strong specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. On the other hand, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 4.7% of Liverpool - West's workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 7.2% while the labour force increased by 5.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.7 percentage points. This compares to Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 2.2%, the labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Liverpool - West. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Liverpool - West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Liverpool - West SA2 is lower than average on a national basis, with the median assessed at $37,577 while the average income stands at $43,137. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $40,906 (median) and $46,959 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Liverpool - West all fall between the 2nd and 15th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the predominant cohort spans 28.7% of locals (4,385 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen in the region where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 77.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 11th percentile.

Liverpool - West displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Liverpool - West, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 53.9% houses and 46.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Liverpool - West lagged that of Sydney metro, at 25.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (24.0%) or rented (50.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $1,733, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $360, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Liverpool - West's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

Liverpool - West has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 73.3% of all households, comprising 36.9% couples with children, 17.0% couples without children, and 17.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.7%, with lone person households at 24.2% and group households comprising 2.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Liverpool - West fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (19.2%) substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 13.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (18.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 113 active transport stops operating within Liverpool - West, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 64 individual routes, collectively providing 5,328 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 124 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 80%, with 9% by train and 5% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling. Some 24.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 761 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 47 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Liverpool - West is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Liverpool - West faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~7,151 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and diabetes, impacting 7.0% and 6.4% of residents, respectively, while 72.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 17.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,628 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Liverpool - West 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 - West is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 59.3% of its population born overseas and 71.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Liverpool - West is Christianity, which makes up 45.1% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Other, which comprises 16.1% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Liverpool - West are Other, comprising 37.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Australian, comprising 10.5% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 17.8%, and English, comprising 8.6% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Serbian is notably overrepresented at 6.3% of Liverpool - West (vs 0.5% regionally), Vietnamese at 5.6% (vs 1.8%) and Lebanese at 4.4% (vs 2.6%).

Liverpool - West's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At 36 years, Liverpool - West's median age is nearly matching the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is similarly modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, Liverpool - West has a higher concentration of 65 - 74 residents (9.4%) but fewer 35 - 44 year-olds (13.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.0% to 14.0% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 11.6% to 10.6%. Demographic modeling suggests Liverpool - West's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 69%, adding 1,115 residents to reach 2,740. In contrast, the 15 to 24 group will contract by 132 residents.