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 November 2025, the population of the Liberty Grove statistical area is estimated at around 2,037 people. This reflects a decrease since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,055 people in the Liberty Grove (SA2). The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates and address validation following the examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024. This level of population results in a density ratio of 8,856 persons per square kilometer, placing the Liberty Grove (SA2) in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for this area.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the Liberty Grove (SA2) is forecast to experience significant population growth in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 685 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 36.1% over the 17-year period.

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 recorded no new dwelling approvals since 2017. This indicates a mature suburb with limited available land for new construction. For buyers, this scarcity typically supports property values and may result in competition primarily among existing homes.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Liberty Grove has significantly less development activity, which usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. Nationally, this level of development is below average, reflecting the area's maturity and suggesting possible planning constraints.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one project likely impacting the area: Sydney Metro West from Westmead to The Bays. Key projects include Carter Street Precinct Primary School, Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy - Concord West, and Canopy. Relevant details are listed below.

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Liberty Grove has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Liberty Grove has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 4.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 1,220 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate aligned with Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 68.7%, exceeding Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Notably, finance & insurance employs 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 2.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work, as indicated by Census data on working population to local population. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.1%, and employment fell by 1.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.1 percentage points in Liberty Grove. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and unemployment rise by 0.2%. State-level data for NSW as of 25-Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourable to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 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, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of Liberty Grove has an extremely high national income level according to the latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Liberty Grove is $63,939, with an average income of $89,813. This compares to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since the financial year ending June 2023, current estimates for Liberty Grove would be approximately $69,604 (median) and $97,770 (average) as of September 2025. According to figures from the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Liberty Grove all rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 93rd percentiles. The earnings profile shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly income bracket dominates with 30.0% of residents (611 people). Higher earners also represent a substantial presence in Liberty Grove, with 44.3% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 92nd percentile nationally. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Liberty Grove features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Liberty Grove's dwellings, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 9.2% houses and 90.8% other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This contrasts with Sydney metro's composition of 37.8% houses and 62.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Liberty Grove stood at 21.7%, with mortgaged properties at 40.6% and rented ones at 37.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,261, significantly lower than Sydney metro's average of $3,000. Weekly rent median in Liberty Grove was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $560. Nationally, Liberty Grove's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,261 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Liberty Grove features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average 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 account for the remaining 20.9%, with lone person households at 15.4% and group households comprising 4.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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 educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 55.6% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This advantage is evident in various qualification types: bachelor degrees are most common at 34.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational pathways account for 19.6% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 9.2%.

Educational participation is 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 shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% (1,270 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 69.2%. Nationally, it stands at 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.3% and 4.1% of residents respectively. In total, 81.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 76.3%. Liberty Grove has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.9% (222 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 18.4%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong, closely mirroring the general population's health profile.

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. Christianity is the predominant religion in Liberty Grove, making up 45.0% of people. However, Hinduism is significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney averages, comprising 11.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (19.0%), Other (15.1%), and Indian (11.5%). Korean (8.9%) is notably overrepresented compared to regional averages. Spanish and Russian also have slightly higher representation in Liberty Grove at 1.0% and 0.7%, respectively.

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 closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 35-44 age group constitutes 20.7% of Liberty Grove's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage but lower than the national average of 14.2%. Only 3.3% of Liberty Grove's residents fall into the 75-84 age category. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has risen from 10.8% to 13.3%, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 13.5% to 15.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group decreased from 14.4% to 13.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Liberty Grove's age structure. The 35-44 age group is projected to grow by 119%, adding 503 people and reaching a total of 925 from the current 421. Meanwhile, both the 55-64 and 15-24 age groups are expected to decrease in number.