Niagara Park - Lisarow
Statistical Area - sa2

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 approximately 8,273 as of November 2025. Between the 2021 Census and this period, there was an increase of 68 people, representing a growth rate of 0.8%. This change is inferred from ABS estimates; the resident population in June 2024 was 8,268, with 9 additional validated addresses since the Census date. The population density as of November 2025 was approximately 494 persons per square kilometer. Niagara Park - Lisarow's growth rate since the census, at 0.8%, is within 1.5 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 2.3%. Overseas migration contributed around 63.6% to overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate a decline in overall population by 43 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow; notably, the 75 to 84 age group is projected to increase by 199 people over this period.

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, 62 homes were approved, with a further 4 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, around 0.4 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these years.

This suggests that new construction is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing buyers with more options and potentially driving population growth beyond current projections. The average expected construction cost of new properties in the area is $300,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $23.8 million, indicating consistent commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Niagara Park - Lisarow has a significantly lower building activity level, at 60.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties.

Nationally, this figure is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and potentially indicating planning constraints. Recent building activity comprises entirely detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. This preference for detached housing (84.0% of new construction) suggests ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. The estimated population count per dwelling approval in the area is 2754 people, reflecting its quiet and low-activity development environment. With population projections indicating stability or decline, Niagara Park - Lisarow is expected to experience reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Niagara Park - Lisarow has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Narara Ecovillage, Narara District Master Plan, Wyoming Shopping Village Upgrade, and Narara Community Centre and Library Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Niagara Park - Lisarow positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Niagara Park - Lisarow has an unemployment rate of 2.0% as of June 2025, with estimated employment growth of 2.8% over the past year. The area's unemployment rate is 2.2% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation stands at 63.9%.

Key industries for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with a strong specialization in health care & social assistance (1.3 times the regional level). Professional & technical services have limited presence (6.9% compared to 11.5% regionally). Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data analysis. Over the past year, employment increased by 2.8%, while labour force grew by 2.7%, leaving unemployment broadly flat.

In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, with unemployment rising slightly to 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Niagara Park - Lisarow's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 on Niagara Park - Lisarow. The median income among taxpayers was $51,783 with an average of $66,919. This is slightly above the national average and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $58,313 (median) and $75,357 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data shows household income ranks at the 65th percentile ($1,987 weekly) while personal income is at the 49th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 33.7% of locals (2,788 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income but strong earnings place disposable income at the 66th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Niagara Park - Lisarow is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Niagara Park - Lisarow dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.5% houses and 15.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 74.2% houses and 25.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Niagara Park - Lisarow was at 32.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.3% and rented dwellings at 18.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, below the Sydney metro average of $2,150. Median weekly rent in Niagara Park - Lisarow was $425, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for the remaining 20.8%, with lone person households making up 18.5% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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

The area faces educational challenges with university qualification rates at 23.4%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (28.1%). Educational participation is high at 30.5%, with 10.3% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Niagara Park - Lisarow has 4 schools with a combined enrollment of 1,779 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1022) with balanced educational opportunities. The area provides balanced education with 3 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 21.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.9, indicating it serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Niagara Park - Lisarow has 54 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 48 individual routes serving these stops, providing a total of 1,390 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 281 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency is 198 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Niagara Park - Lisarow is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Niagara Park - Lisarow faces significant health challenges with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across all age groups, but notably higher among older cohorts. Approximately 52% of its total population (~4,335 people) has private health cover, which is slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 54.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.7% and 8.6% of residents respectively. About 65.9% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 64.8% across Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.1%, or 1,413 people, compared to Greater Sydney's 24.5%. Health outcomes among seniors in the area require more attention than those for the broader 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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 82.9% born in Australia, 92.6% being citizens, and 92.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 53.1%. Judaism's representation was similar to Greater Sydney at 0.2%.

Top ancestry groups were English (31.5%), Australian (29.2%), and Irish (8.4%). Notable differences included Welsh (0.7% vs 0.7% regionally), Korean (0.4% vs 0.3%), and South African (0.5% vs 0.5%) representations.

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

Niagara Park - Lisarow has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. The 5-14 age group is notably over-represented in Niagara Park - Lisarow at 14.3%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.7% to 14.0% of the population, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.5% to 5.8%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 10.7% to 9.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Niagara Park - Lisarow's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to increase by 179 people (38%), from 477 to 657. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 74% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 15-24 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.