Liberty Grove

An assessment of population growth drivers in Liberty Grove reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Liberty Grove is around 1,930. This figure reflects a decrease of 125 people from the 2021 Census count of 2,055 residents, indicating a 6.1% decline. AreaSearch's resident population estimate for June 2025 was 1,906, which is used to infer this recent figure. The population density ratio stands at 8,391 persons per square kilometer, placing Liberty Grove in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration drove primary population growth, contributing approximately 84.0% of overall gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 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. By 2041, the suburb of Liberty Grove is forecasted to experience significant population growth, increasing by 637 persons and reflecting a total increase of 31.8% over the 16-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

The level of residential development activity in Liberty Grove is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Liberty Grove has seen approximately one dwelling receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling about eight homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY26.

Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been relatively adequate. Compared to Greater Sydney, Liberty Grove's building activity is significantly lower, being 87.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically boosts demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, Liberty Grove's building activity is also below average, suggesting possible planning constraints. All new construction in the area has been medium or high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

By 2041, Liberty Grove is projected to gain 613 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

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While Liberty Grove retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.8%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Liberty Grove has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.8%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,055 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Liberty Grove is on par with Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses indicate that 58.7% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical services (30%), health care & social assistance (24%), and finance & insurance (16%). Notably, employment levels in finance & insurance are at 1.7 times the regional average, while transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence with 2.6% compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 5.3%, and employment declined by 5.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Liberty Grove's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, assuming no changes in population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Liberty Grove's median income among taxpayers is $63,939. The average income is $89,813. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Liberty Grove would be approximately $70,538 (median) and $99,082 (average) as of March 2026. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Liberty Grove rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 93rd percentiles. Income distribution shows that 30.0% of the population, equating to 579 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is similar to the surrounding region at 30.9%. Notably, 44.3% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting areas of prosperity that drive local economic activity. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 92nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Liberty Grove features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Liberty Grove's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 9.2% houses and 90.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Liberty Grove was at 21.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.6% and rented ones at 37.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,261, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Liberty Grove's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were above the national figure of $375.

Liberty Grove features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 79.1% of all households, including 44.4% couples with children, 22.2% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.9%, with lone person households at 15.4% and group households comprising 4.2%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which matches the Greater Sydney average.

Liberty Grove demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Liberty Grove's residents aged 15 and above have a notably higher educational attainment compared to broader benchmarks: 55.6% hold university qualifications versus Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational pathways make up 19.6% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 9.2%. Educational participation is high, with 32.1% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.9% in primary, 7.5% in tertiary, and 6.9% pursuing secondary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 7.5% in tertiary education, and 6.9% pursuing secondary education.

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Liberty Grove's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Liberty Grove's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 62% of Liberty Grove's total population (1,203 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%.

Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.3% and 4.1% of residents respectively. 81.2% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Liberty Grove has 11.5% of residents aged 65 and over (221 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors in the area are strong and align with national rankings for the general population.

Liberty Grove is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Liberty Grove has a high level of cultural diversity, with 59.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 57.0% born overseas. The predominant religion in Liberty Grove is Christianity, comprising 45.0% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 11.2% compared to Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry, Chinese comprise 19.0%, Other 15.1%, and Indian 11.5%, all significantly higher than regional averages. Some other ethnic groups are also notably overrepresented: Korean at 8.9% (vs 1.1%), Spanish at 1.0% (vs 0.6%), and Russian at 0.7% (vs 0.4%).

Liberty Grove's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Liberty Grove's median age is 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and comparable to Australia's 38 years. The 35-44 age group comprises 20.0% of Liberty Grove's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage but lower than the national average of 14.3%. The 75-84 cohort represents only 3.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.8% to 13.1%, while the 25 to 34 cohort rose from 13.5% to 15.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.4% to 12.8%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 12.7% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Liberty Grove's age structure. The 35-44 group is projected to grow by 116%, reaching 832 people from the current 386. Meanwhile, both the 55-64 and 15-24 age groups are expected to decrease in number.