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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Liberty Grove is around 2,062, showing an increase of 7 people from the 2021 Census figure of 2,055. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,035, based on their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. The population density ratio is 8,965 persons per square kilometer, placing Liberty Grove in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.0% of overall population gains during 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 where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Forecasting demographic trends, Liberty Grove is expected to increase by 677 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 34.3% 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 recorded no new dwelling approvals since 2016. This suggests a well-established suburb with limited land available for new construction. Consequently, buyers may face competition primarily among existing homes due to the scarcity of new housing stock, which typically supports property values.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Liberty Grove has significantly less development activity. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Nationally, this level of development is below average, further indicating the suburb's established nature.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project expected to affect the 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 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, there are 1,217 residents employed, and the unemployment rate aligns with Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 74.0%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Census responses reveal that 58.7% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical services, 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 appear to commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year ending September 2025, Liberty Grove saw a combined labour force decrease of 0.1%, with employment decreasing by 1.1%, leading to an unemployment rise of 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1%. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25, total employment is projected to 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.

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 a notably high income level nationally, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest ATO data for the financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Liberty Grove is $63,939, with an average income of $89,813. These figures are higher than those for Greater Sydney, which stand at $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes in Liberty Grove would be approximately $69,604 (median) and $97,770 (average) as of that date. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, incomes in Liberty Grove rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes all falling 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 (618 people) earning within this range. This aligns with the regional trend where this cohort also represents 30.9%. A substantial proportion of residents, 44.3%, earn more than $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power in the community. Despite high housing costs consuming 16.5% of income, disposable income still ranks at the 92nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it within 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 dwelling structure, 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 stood at 21.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.6% and rented ones at 37.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,261, under the Sydney metro average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $600, higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Liberty Grove's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,261 compared to Australia's 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 fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 20.9 percent, with lone person households at 15.4 percent and group households making up 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 has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 55.6% holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the state average of 32.2%. The area's strong educational advantage suggests it is well-positioned for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification held by residents at 34.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%.

Vocational pathways account for 19.6% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 10.4% and certificates accounting for 9.2%. Educational participation is high in Liberty Grove, 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 according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (1,285 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.3 and 4.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 81.2%, report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than the 74.6% in Greater Sydney. In Liberty Grove, 11.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (239 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings, similar to those of 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 population where 59.8% speak a language other than English at home, with 57.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, making up 45.0%. Hinduism is notably higher in Liberty Grove at 11.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (19.0%), Other (15.1%), and Indian (11.5%). Korean (8.9%) Spanish (1.0%), and Russian (0.7%) are overrepresented in Liberty Grove compared to regional averages.

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 remaining comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 35-44 age group constitutes 20.6% 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 3.4% of Liberty Grove's population. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.8% to 13.5%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has risen from 13.5% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.4% to 12.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Liberty Grove's age structure. Notably, the 35 to 44 group is projected to grow by 118%, adding 503 people and reaching a total of 928 from its current figure of 424. Meanwhile, both the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decrease in number.