Niagara Park - Lisarow

Niagara Park - Lisarow is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Niagara Park - Lisarow's population was around 8,264 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 59 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,205. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 8,264 in June 2025 and seven validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was approximately 494 persons per square kilometer. Niagara Park - Lisarow's growth rate of 0.7% since the census was within 1.9 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 2.6%. Overseas migration contributed around 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch used 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 were utilized, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area's population was projected to decline by 70 persons. However, specific age cohorts were anticipated to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group, expected to increase by 174 people.

The level of residential development activity in Niagara Park - Lisarow is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Niagara Park - Lisarow has seen approximately 12 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 62 homes were approved. As of FY-26, about 5 dwellings have received approval.

On average, about 0.4 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built over these five financial years. This suggests that new construction is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially driving population growth beyond current projections. The average expected construction cost of new properties in the area is approximately $300,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. In FY-26 alone, there have been around $23.8 million worth of commercial approvals, indicating steady investment activity in the sector. When compared to Greater Sydney, Niagara Park - Lisarow has notably lower building activity, recording 60.0% below the regional average per person.

This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. Nationally, this rate is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and potentially indicating planning constraints. Recent building activity in Niagara Park - Lisarow has been entirely focused on detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes that appeal to those seeking space. This trend favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (84.0% at Census), indicating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. The estimated population count of 2754 people per dwelling approval reflects the area's quiet, low-activity development environment. With population projections showing stability or decline, Niagara Park - Lisarow is expected to experience reduced housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

Niagara Park - Lisarow has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 38thth percentile nationally

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The exceptional employment performance in Niagara Park - Lisarow places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Niagara Park - Lisarow has an unemployment rate of 1.8% as of December 2025, with estimated employment growth of 3.8% over the past year. In this period, 4,479 residents were in work, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is at 68.8%, comparable to Greater Sydney's level.

Census responses indicate that 33.3% of residents work from home. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services have limited presence, at 6.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, while labour force grew by 3.6%, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6%. Applying these projections to Niagara Park - Lisarow's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over the same period. Over ten years, national employment is forecast to grow by 13.7%, with local employment projected to increase by 13.8%.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that Niagara Park - Lisarow SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $55,865 and an average income of $70,396. Both figures are above the national average. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median income was $60,817 with an average of $83,030 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since June 2023, current estimates for Niagara Park - Lisarow would be approximately $61,630 (median) and $77,661 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Niagara Park - Lisarow cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 33.7% of locals (2,784 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which is similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 65th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Niagara Park - Lisarow is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Niagara Park - Lisarow dwelling structure as per latest Census data shows 84.5% houses and 15.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Niagara Park - Lisarow stood at 32.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.3% and rented at 18.0%. Median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $425, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Niagara Park - Lisarow's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 than the Australian average of $1,863, and median weekly rents were substantially higher at $425 compared to the national figure of $375.

Niagara Park - Lisarow features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.2% of all households, including 40.5% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.8%, with lone person households at 18.5% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Niagara Park - Lisarow performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 23.4%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them. Advanced diplomas account for 11.9% and certificates for 28.1%.

Educational participation is high at 30.5%, including 10.3% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.5% in tertiary education.

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

Niagara Park - Lisarow has 63 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 48 individual routes, facilitating 1,513 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 280 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commuters travel outward, predominantly by car (92%). Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. Notably, 33.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census).

Service frequency averages 216 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 24 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Niagara Park - Lisarow is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Niagara Park - Lisarow faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 54% (~4,470 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.7 and 8.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 65.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. As of 2021, the area has 17.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,432 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Niagara Park - Lisarow ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Niagara Park-Lisarow has a cultural diversity below average, with 82.9% of its population born in Australia, 92.6% being citizens, and 92.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 53.1%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are English (31.5%), Australian (29.2%), and Irish (8.4%). There are notable divergences in the representation of Welsh (0.7% vs regional 0.4%), Korean (0.4% vs 1.1%), and South Australian (0.5% vs 0.5%) groups.

Niagara Park - Lisarow's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Niagara Park - Lisarow has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented at 12.7% locally compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.7% to 14.2%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 4.5% to 5.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 10.7% to 9.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Niagara Park - Lisarow's age profile will evolve significantly. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 162 people (34%), from 472 to 635. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 70% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.