Liverpool - West

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

Liverpool - West's population is around 14,929 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,192 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,737 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,900 in June 2024 and an additional 365 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,677 persons per square kilometer. Liverpool - West's growth rate of 8.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's growth rate of 6.7%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, Liverpool - West is forecasted to increase its population by 3,638 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 24.1% 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 approximately 84 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25. A total of 422 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 24 approved so far in FY26. On average, around two new residents have arrived per new home each year over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand scenario that has recently accelerated to approximately 5.5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. The average construction cost of new homes is $238,000, which is lower than the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This year alone, around $200,000 worth of commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity in the area compared to Greater Sydney. Liverpool - West records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 79th percentile nationally in terms of development activity. Recent periods have seen an increase in this activity. The new building stock comprises approximately 32% detached houses and 68% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 54% houses. This trend may indicate diminishing developable land availability and reflects evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

With around 144 people per dwelling approval, Liverpool - West is considered a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Liverpool - West is projected to add approximately 3,592 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Liverpool - West 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 has identified 31 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Frangipane Avenue Apartments, Liverpool Civic Place, Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct, and Liverpool Innovation Precinct. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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

Liverpool - West has an unemployment rate of 8.8% and experienced a 6.8% growth in employment over the past year as of September 2025. There are 5,527 residents currently employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

The workforce participation rate lags behind Greater Sydney at 38.6% compared to 60.0%. Employment in Liverpool - West is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with a particularly strong specialization in manufacturing at 1.7 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented, making up only 4.7% of the workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 6.8%, while labour force grew by 4.7%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 1.8 percentage points.

In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and unemployment rise slightly by 0.2%. At the state level, NSW experienced a contraction in employment of 0.03% between November 25 and September 25, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, lower than the national average of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's projections suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Liverpool - West's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized 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 financial year ending June 2022 indicates that median income in Liverpool - West SA2 was $34,480 and average income was $40,538. This is lower than national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average) for Greater Sydney. By September 2025, estimated median income in Liverpool - West SA2 would be approximately $38,828 and average income around $45,650 based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since June 2022. The 2021 Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Liverpool - West SA2 fall between the 2nd and 15th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile reveals that 28.7% (4,284 people) of locals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, a pattern also seen in the region where 30.9% fall within this range. Housing affordability pressures 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

Liverpool - West's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 53.9% houses and 46.1% other dwellings (including semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro 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 dwellings at 50.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was $360, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Liverpool - West's mortgage repayments were lower than 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 constitute 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 account for 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, which is 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's university qualification rate is 19.2%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (18.3%). Educational participation is 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

Liverpool - West has 89 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are serviced by a total of 63 individual bus routes. Together, these routes provide a weekly passenger trip count of 4,976 trips.

The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as excellent, with residents typically located approximately 122 meters from their nearest transport stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages at 710 trips per day, which equates to about 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 have a relatively positive health profile, with low prevalence rates for common health conditions among the general population. However, these rates are higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts. As of 2021, approximately 46% (~6,792 people) of the total population has private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 50.4%.

Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%. Arthritis and diabetes are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.0 and 6.4% of residents respectively, as of 2021 data. Conversely, 72.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 76.4%. As of 2021, 16.6% (2,476 people) of Liverpool-West residents are aged 65 and over, higher than the 12.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting some challenges compared to 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 where 59.3% were born overseas, with 71.3% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Liverpool-West, accounting for 45.1%. The 'Other' category comprises 16.1%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 5.1%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' tops at 37.0% (higher than the regional average of 27.9%), followed by Australian at 10.5% and English at 8.6%. Notably, Serbian (6.3%) Vietnamese (5.6%), and Lebanese (4.4%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.4%, 3.6%, and 5.2%, respectively.

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 residents aged 0-4 (7.0%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.1%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 13.0% to 13.7%. Conversely, the population aged 45-54 has declined from 11.6% to 10.6%. Demographic modeling suggests Liverpool-West's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow strongly at 73%, adding 1,156 residents to reach 2,740. In contrast, both the 25-34 and 15-24 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.