Lisarow

Lisarow is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated since the 2021 Census, Lisarow's population is estimated at around 5,471 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 172 people, representing a 3.2% growth from the 2021 Census figure of 5,299 people. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 5,333 following their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 503 persons per square kilometer. Lisarow's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (3.1%), making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 69.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, Lisarow is expected to expand by 89 persons to 2041, reflecting a reduction of 1.0% in total over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Lisarow has experienced around 5 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 27 homes were approved, with another 3 so far in FY-26. On average, only 1 person per year moves to the area for each dwelling built during these years, indicating new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand.

This offers ample buyer choice and creates capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $319,000. This financial year has seen $14.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lisarow records markedly lower building activity, at 73.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes.

Nationally, Lisarow's building activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (83.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. The estimated count of 1774 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Lisarow may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Lisarow has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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The exceptional employment performance in Lisarow places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Lisarow has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.4%.

As of September 2025, there are 2,869 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. The workforce participation rate is 64.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment in Lisarow is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Health care & social assistance has a particularly strong presence with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have limited representation at 6.9%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4% while labour force grew by 3.3%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.4%, with a slight increase in unemployment to 4.4%. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lisarow's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, although this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

The suburb of Lisarow had an average national income level according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Lisarow was $52,465 and the average income stood at $67,830. In comparison, Greater Sydney's figures were $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Lisarow would be approximately $57,113 (median) and $73,840 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household income ranks at the 71st percentile ($2,087 weekly), while personal income sits at the 51st percentile. In Lisarow, 32.6% of locals (1,783 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, mirroring regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 30.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 15.1% of income and residents rank within the 73rd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Lisarow is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Lisarow's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 82.7% houses and 17.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 74.2% houses and 25.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lisarow was at 34.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (51.1%) or rented (14.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,139, below Sydney metro's average of $2,150. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $435, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Lisarow's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Lisarow features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 81.2% of all households, including 43.1% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.8%, with lone person households at 17.1% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Lisarow performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 23.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (27.6%). Educational participation is high at 30.2%, with 10.3% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Lisarow has 37 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 43 different routes, collectively facilitating 1,473 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 326 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, service frequency stands at 210 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Lisarow is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Lisarow faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across age groups but notably higher among older cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 54%, or around 2,940 people, which is slightly higher than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in Lisarow, affecting 9.3% and 8.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 66.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.8% across Greater Sydney. As of 2016 (the latest available data), 17.8% of Lisarow's population is aged 65 and over, totaling around 973 people. This figure is lower than the 24.5% recorded in Greater Sydney. While health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population, specific figures were not provided for Lisarow.

Lisarow ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Lisarow has a cultural diversity level below average, with 82.3% of its population born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 92.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Lisarow at 56.9%, compared to 53.4% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestral groups based on country of birth of parents are English (31.3%), Australian (29.9%), and Irish (8.2%).

Notably, Korean is overrepresented at 0.6% in Lisarow versus 0.3% regionally, Maltese at 0.5% versus 0.7%, and Russian at 0.3% versus 0.4%.

Lisarow's median age exceeds the national pattern

Lisarow's median age is 41 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lisarow has a notably higher proportion of the 55-64 cohort (13.0%) and a lower proportion of 25-34 year-olds (8.3%). Post-2021 Census, the 15-24 age group grew from 12.6% to 14.0%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 5.0% to 6.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 9.5% to 8.3%. By 2041, Lisarow's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 37%, adding 125 residents to reach 465. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 81% of the population growth, while declines are projected for the 65-74 and 15-24 cohorts.