Liverpool - West
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Liverpool - West are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Liverpool-West's population is 14,897 as of August 2025. This figure shows an increase of 1,160 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,737. The growth is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 14,895 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,669 persons per square kilometer, placing Liverpool-West in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's 8.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeds both state (6.4%) and metropolitan averages, indicating it as a growth leader regionally. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.4% of overall population gains recently.

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 released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, Liverpool-West is forecasted to increase its population significantly, reaching an estimated 18,535 persons by 2041, a gain of 24.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Liverpool-West has seen around 118 new homes approved each year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY20 to FY25, approximately 590 homes were approved, with seven approvals recorded so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, around two new residents arrived per new home annually. This suggests a balanced supply and demand, maintaining stable market conditions.

However, recent figures indicate an acceleration to 5.5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, implying increasing demand and tightening supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost of $283,000, which is below the regional average. This suggests more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, around $200,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Compared to Greater Sydney, Liverpool-West has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person.

Nationally, it ranks among the 80th percentile of areas assessed for new dwelling approvals. However, construction activity has intensified recently in the area. New developments consist of approximately 32% detached dwellings and 68% attached dwellings, reflecting a focus on higher-density living that creates more affordable entry points, benefiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift represents a considerable change from the current housing mix, which is currently around 54% houses. Liverpool-West reflects a developing area with approximately 144 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate it will gain around 3,624 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 36 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Light Horse Park Redevelopment, Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP), Frangipane Avenue Apartments, and Liverpool Civic Place. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment drivers in Liverpool - West are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Liverpool - West has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 9.3% as of an unspecified date, with estimated employment growth of 6.0% over the past year.

As of June 2025, there were 5,380 residents in work and the unemployment rate stood at 5.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was significantly lower at 38.6%, against Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Manufacturing employs a particularly high share of the workforce, at 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 4.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as suggested by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.0%, while the labour force grew by 4.9%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.0 percentage points in Liverpool - West. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% over the same period, with the labour force growing by 2.9%, and unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows that NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5% and lags behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these industry-specific projections to Liverpool - West's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Liverpool - West had a median income among taxpayers of $34,480 in financial year 2022. The average income was $40,538 during the same period. Both figures are below the national averages for median and average incomes. In Greater Sydney, the median income was $56,994, and the average income was $80,856 in financial year 2022. Based on a 10.6% increase from the Wage Price Index since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $38,135 (median) and $44,835 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Liverpool - West fall between the 3rd and 16th percentiles nationally. Income distribution data indicates that 28.7% of locals (4,275 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per year, which is similar to the broader area where this income cohort represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures in Liverpool - West are severe, with only 77.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 11th percentile nationally.

Liverpool - West displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Liverpool-West, as per the latest Census findings, 53.9% of dwellings were houses while 46.1% comprised semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had 63.3% houses and 36.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Liverpool-West stood at 25.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.0% and rented ones at 50.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Liverpool-West was recorded at $360, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Liverpool-West's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 73.3% of all households, including 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%. The median household size is 2.9 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.0.

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 at 19.2%, significantly below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (18.3%).

Educational participation is high at 34.1%, including 11.4% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education. Liverpool-West's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,542 students as of the latest data. School places per 100 residents stand at 10.3, below the regional average of 16.7, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. The educational mix includes 2 primary and 1 K-12 school.

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

Liverpool-West has 89 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 63 different routes that together facilitate 4,976 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 122 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 710 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 55 weekly trips per individual stop.

Liverpool - West's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Liverpool - West residents show relatively positive health outcomes. The prevalence of common health conditions among the general population is quite low but higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 46% (~6,778 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 50.4%.

Nationally, it stands at 55.3%. The most common conditions are arthritis (7.0%) and diabetes (6.4%), with 72.9% reporting no medical ailments. In comparison, Greater Sydney has 76.4%. The area has 16.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,471 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 12.8%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader 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 has a population that is culturally diverse, with 59.3% born overseas and 71.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Liverpool-West, accounting for 45.1% of its population. The 'Other' category comprises 16.1%, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (37.0%), Australian (10.5%), and English (8.6%). Notably, Serbian (6.3%) and Vietnamese (5.6%) populations in Liverpool-West exceed their regional averages of 2.4% and 3.6%, respectively. Similarly, Lebanese population at 4.4% is higher than the regional average of 5.2%.

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

Liverpool-West's median age is nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, which is modestly under the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Liverpool-West has a higher concentration of 0-4 residents at 7.0%, but fewer 35-44 year-olds at 13.1%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.0% to 13.7% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 11.6% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Liverpool-West's age profile will evolve significantly. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 73%, adding 1,159 residents to reach 2,740. In contrast, both the 25 to 34 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.