Lidcombe at a glance
Median house
$1,600,000
+2.4% year on year
Median unit
$735,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
23.7k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Lidcombe.
The postcode for Lidcombe is 2141 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Lidcombe is $1,600,000.
Lidcombe (2141) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW. The median house here is $1,600,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.4% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Lidcombe has roughly 23,663 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lidcombe scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lidcombe's population at 23,663, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
23,663
Median age
33
Family households
74%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,600,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $735,000, roughly 54% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.4%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $320,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,600,000
+2.4% over the past year. Median unit price $735,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$468/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
$1,600,000
+2.4% annual growth
$735,000
42
Average days to sell
23,663
Median age: 33
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.52% (median rent $468/wk against a $1,600,000 price tag). Units yield 3.54% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 44% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.52%
Based on $1,600,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.54%
Based on $735,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+2.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202653%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +2.4%/yr
2021
$1.4M
5-year change
+13%
2026
$1.6M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,541
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lidcombe.
Local schools for Lidcombe
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Government School Catchment
Berala Public School
Lidcombe Public School
Auburn Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lidcombe.
- What is the median house price in Lidcombe?
- The median house price in Lidcombe, NSW 2141 is $1,600,000. The median unit price is $735,000. Annual growth is +2.4%.
- What is the Lidcombe postcode?
- Lidcombe is in the 2141 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Parramatta region.
- Where is Lidcombe?
- Lidcombe is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2141. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Parramatta region.
- What is the average rent in Lidcombe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $468, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Lidcombe?
- There are 20 schools serving Lidcombe on this page, including St Joachim's Catholic Primary School, Berala Public School, Lidcombe Public School.
- How walkable is Lidcombe?
- Lidcombe has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lidcombe?
- Lidcombe is close to Lidcombe North, Berala, Rookwood, Regents Park, Regents Park Dc.
- What is the population of Lidcombe?
- The population of Lidcombe is approximately 23,663 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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