Lidcombe

Lidcombe lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the Lidcombe statistical area's population is estimated at around 27,487. This reflects an increase of 3,824 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,663. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 26,767 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 1,593 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,048 persons per square kilometer, placing Lidcombe in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 16.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both state (7.6%) and metropolitan area averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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, Lidcombe is forecasted to grow by 9,418 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 31.4% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Lidcombe was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Lidcombe has seen around 370 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, approximately 1852 homes have been approved, with an additional 198 approved so far in FY26. On average, 1.8 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, this ratio has intensified to 4.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $428,000, slightly above the regional average, reflecting a focus on quality developments. In FY26, $91.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lidcombe has 66.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers ample choice, although construction activity has eased recently. This level is significantly above the national average, demonstrating strong developer interest in the area. Recent construction comprises 13.0% detached houses and 87.0% attached dwellings, a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 39.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 95 people per dwelling approval, Lidcombe exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Lidcombe is expected to grow by 8643 residents through to 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 48 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include The Concourse at Lidcombe - DOOLEYS Regeneration Project, Lidcombe Town Centre Public Domain Plan, Central Lidcombe Multi-Storey Warehouse, and New Auburn Basketball Centre. A detailed list of projects likely to be most relevant is provided below.

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AreaSearch analysis places Lidcombe well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Lidcombe has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.9% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.6%.

As of September 2025, 16,674 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 57.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food, with a particular specialization in the latter at 1.6 times the regional level. Education & training showed lower representation at 6.3% versus the regional average of 8.9%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.6%, while labour force increased by 4.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points in Lidcombe. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points during this period. State-level data from NSW to 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Lidcombe's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for Lidcombe in financial year 2023 shows a median taxpayer income of $43,656 and an average income of $55,033. These figures are below the national averages of $60,817 and $83,030 respectively for Greater Sydney. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $47,524 and average income is around $59,909. Census data indicates Lidcombe's household income ranks at the 58th percentile ($1,888 weekly) and personal income at the 37th percentile. In financial year 2023, 36.0% of Lidcombe's population (9,895 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range. High housing costs consume 21.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 52nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Lidcombe features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Lidcombe, as per the latest Census evaluation, 38.8% of dwellings were houses while 61.1% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lidcombe stood at 21.4%, surpassing the Sydney metro average. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (33.5%) or rented (45.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lidcombe was $2,308, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure in Lidcombe was recorded at $500, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Lidcombe's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Lidcombe features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 74.0% of all households, including 33.5% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.0%, with lone person households at 17.2% and group households comprising 8.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

The educational profile of Lidcombe exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 40.1%, higher than the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW's rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational pathways account for 23.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+.

Advanced diplomas make up 12.9% and certificates 10.5%. Educational participation is high, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in tertiary education, 6.7% in primary education, and 5.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Lidcombe has 130 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are serviced by 25 routes collectively providing 20,321 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 149 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 2,903 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 156 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Lidcombe's health outcomes data shows excellent results across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. As of approximately 2021, around 49% (~13,399 people) had private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were diabetes (4.3%) and arthritis (3.7%), with 84.0% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 83.5% in Greater Sydney. Approximately 12.4% (~3,408 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, higher than the 11.1% in Greater Sydney. Seniors' health outcomes align with those of the general population.

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

Lidcombe has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 68.9% born overseas and 79.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Lidcombe, comprising 36.3% of its population. Buddhism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 10.1% of Lidcombe's population versus 7.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (25.7%), Other (23.5%), and Korean (16.6%). Notably, Vietnamese (4.1%) and Filipino (3.3%) are overrepresented in Lidcombe compared to regional averages of 2.6% and 2.5%, respectively. Conversely, Lebanese ancestry is underrepresented at 3.0% compared to the regional average of 4.1%.

Lidcombe's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Lidcombe has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lidcombe has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (25.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of Lidcombe's population aged 65 to 74 has increased from 6.7% to 7.8%, while the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 10.7% to 9.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Lidcombe's population structure, with the strongest growth expected among the 25-34 age group (21%), which is projected to add 1,472 residents and reach a total of 8,482.