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 February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Liberty Grove is around 2,062, reflecting an increase of 7 people since the 2021 Census. This growth corresponds to a density ratio of 8,965 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch's projections for Liberty Grove are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in June 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government SA2-level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former. According to these aggregations, Liberty Grove is forecasted to experience significant population growth in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, increasing by 686 persons to 2041 and reflecting an increase of 32.0% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 686 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting reflecting an increase of 32.0% in total over the 17 years.

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 ending 30 June 2021. This totals an estimated eight homes.

No approvals have been recorded so far in the financial year 2026. Despite a falling population, development activity has been adequate relative to previous periods. Compared to Greater Sydney, Liberty Grove's building activity is significantly lower, at 88.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically boosts demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, Liberty Grove also records below-average construction levels, indicating maturity and potential planning constraints.

All development approvals granted have been for medium to high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Liberty Grove is projected to gain 659 residents by 2041. 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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project expected to impact this region: Sydney Metro West from Westmead to The Bays. Other notable projects include Carter Street Precinct Primary School, Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy - Concord West, and Canopy. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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While Liberty Grove retains a healthy unemployment rate of 4.0%, 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 4.0%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,210 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.2% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 74.9%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 58.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Notably, employment in finance & insurance is 1.7 times the regional average, while transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 2.6% compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.3%, and employment declined by 2.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Liberty Grove's employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolations of industry-specific projections.

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

The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows Liberty Grove's median income among taxpayers is $63,939. The average income in the suburb 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 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Liberty Grove would be approximately $69,604 (median) and $97,770 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Liberty Grove rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 93rd percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 30.0% of the population (618 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 30.9%. Notably, 44.3% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust 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

The dwelling structure in Liberty Grove, as per the latest Census, consisted of 9.2% houses and 90.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Liberty Grove stood at 21.7%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (40.6%) or rented (37.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,261, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Liberty Grove's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially 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 account for 79.1 percent of all households, including 44.4 percent couples with children, 22.2 percent couples without children, and 12.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.9 percent, with lone person households at 15.4 percent and group households comprising 4.2 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with 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 educational attainment exceeds national averages: 55.6% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 34.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational pathways account for 19.6%, 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% in 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 (1,285 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. A total of 81.2% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Liberty Grove has 11.7% of residents aged 65 and over (241 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in the area are strong, broadly aligning 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's population is highly diverse, with 59.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 57.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 45.0%. Hinduism is notably overrepresented at 11.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%.

For ancestry, Chinese comprise 19.0%, higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Other groups make up 15.1% and Indian 11.5%, both exceeding their respective regional averages of 3.6%. Korean is overrepresented at 8.9%, Spanish at 1.0%, and Russian at 0.7%, each higher than the regional averages of 1.1%, 0.6%, and 0.4% respectively.

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

Liberty Grove's median age is 37 years, matching Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and closely resembling Australia's median age of 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 makes up only 3.5% of Liberty Grove's population. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.8% to 13.1%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.4% to 12.6%. The 5 to 14 age group has also dropped, from 12.7% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Liberty Grove's age distribution. Notably, the 35-44 age group is projected to grow by 118%, adding 484 people and reaching a total of 897 from its current figure of 412. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 15-24 age groups are expected to decrease in size.