Blue Mountains City Council
Lidsdale
Lidsdale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
471
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Lidsdale.
Lidsdale (2790) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Lidsdale has roughly 471 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lidsdale scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lidsdale's population at 471, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
471
Median age
38
Family households
85%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$313/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
471
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
29
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lidsdale.
Local schools for Lidsdale
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Government School Catchment
Wallerawang Public School
Cullen Bullen Public School
Portland Central School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Lidsdale.
- What is the Lidsdale postcode?
- Lidsdale is in the 2790 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lidsdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $313.
- What schools are in Lidsdale?
- There are 4 schools serving Lidsdale on this page, including Wallerawang Public School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland, Cullen Bullen Public School.
- How walkable is Lidsdale?
- Lidsdale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lidsdale?
- Lidsdale is close to Blackmans Flat, Angus Place, Wallerawang, Springvale, Pipers Flat.
- What is the population of Lidsdale?
- Lidsdale has approximately 471 residents. The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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