Lethbridge Park

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Lethbridge Park is around 5,168, showing an increase of 438 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 9.3% rise from the previous population count of 4,730. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,095 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of an additional 15 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,190 persons per square kilometer, placing Lethbridge Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (5.2%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% 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 from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb is expected to increase its population by 587 persons, reflecting a gain of 9.9% over the 17-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Lethbridge Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Lethbridge Park has experienced around 13 dwelling approvals each year over the past 5 financial years up to FY-25. This totals an estimated 67 homes. In FY-26 so far, 9 approvals have been recorded. Over these 5 years, on average, 1 person has moved to the area for each dwelling built.

New construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings is $216,000, below regional norms, reflecting affordable housing options. This financial year, there have been $146,000 in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lethbridge Park maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas.

This is under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New development consists of 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 340 people per dwelling approval, Lethbridge Park shows a developing market. Population forecasts indicate Lethbridge Park will gain 514 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Lethbridge Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified two projects likely to impact the area significantly. Key projects include: Richmond Road Upgrade from M7 to Townson Road, M12 Motorway (Western Sydney Airport Motorway), Parklawn Place Boarding House, and Tallawong to St Marys Passenger Rail Corridor.

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Employment conditions in Lethbridge Park face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Lethbridge Park has a diverse workforce with white and blue collar jobs, prominently featuring manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 17.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.8%. By December 2025, 1,736 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 13.3%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was lower at 54.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Around 14.1% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment were retail trade, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing. Notably, the area had a high specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 2.5 times the regional level, while professional & technical services employed only 2.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The predominantly residential area seemed to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 4.8%, and labour force grew by 2.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.2% and marginal labour force growth during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand in Lethbridge Park. National employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industries. Applying these projections to Lethbridge Park's employment mix indicates local employment could increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider local population projections.

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

In financial year 2023, Lethbridge Park's median taxpayer income was $38,637 and the average was $42,302. Both figures were below the national averages of $60,817 for Greater Sydney and $83,003 overall. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $42,060 (median) and $46,050 (average), based on an 8.86% increase from the financial year 2023 Wage Price Index growth. According to the 2021 Census, Lethbridge Park's incomes ranked between the 5th and 6th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The income distribution showed that 28.1% of residents earned between $800 and $1,499, unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fell within the $1,500 to $2,999 range. Housing affordability was severe in Lethbridge Park, with only 75.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 4th percentile nationally.

Lethbridge Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Lethbridge Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lethbridge Park stood at 19.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 21.2% and rented ones at 59.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $300, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Lethbridge Park's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower than the national figure of $375.

Lethbridge Park has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 69.1% of all households, including 24.2% couples with children, 16.2% couples without children, and 26.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.9%, with lone person households at 27.4% and group households comprising 3.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

Lethbridge Park faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 8.3%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 5.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (0.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (25.8%). Educational participation is high, with 35.3% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 14.9% in primary, 10.8% in secondary, and 2.3% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 35.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.9% in primary education, 10.8% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Lethbridge Park has 27 active public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by 18 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,370 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 180 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the primary mode of transportation for 83% of residents, while train usage stands at 9%. On average, there are 1.0 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.1% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 195 trips per day, equating to approximately 50 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Lethbridge Park is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Lethbridge Park faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions impact both younger and older age groups, with private health cover at approximately 44% of the total population (~2,262 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (11.9%) and mental health issues (9.3%), while 60.5% report no medical ailments, lower than Greater Sydney's 74.6%.

Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. The area has 13.7% of residents aged 65 and over (708 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally in line with national rankings for the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Lethbridge Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Lethbridge Park, surveyed in June 2016, showed greater cultural diversity than most local markets, with 26.1% of its population born overseas and 22.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 56.5%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney as of June 2016. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (25.7%), English (22.0%), and Other (14.1%).

Notably, Samoan representation was higher at 4.7%, Maori at 1.7%, and Australian Aboriginal at 8.6%.

Lethbridge Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Lethbridge Park's median age is 32 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and significantly lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lethbridge Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.0%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (11.0%). According to data from the 2021 Census and onwards, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 14.9% to 16.3%, while the percentage of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 14.0% to 12.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Lethbridge Park's age profile will change significantly. The population aged 55-64 is projected to grow by 29%, adding 148 residents to reach a total of 665. Conversely, population declines are projected for the cohorts aged 0-4 and 35-44.