Lidster at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
301
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Lidster.
The postcode for Lidster is 2800 (NSW).
Lidster (2800) sits in the Dubbo region of NSW.
Lidster has roughly 301 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lidster 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lidster's population at 301, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
301
Median age
46
Family households
84%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
301
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Lidster.
Local schools for Lidster
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Nashdale Public School
Borenore Public School
Canobolas Public School
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Frequently asked
About Lidster.
- What is the Lidster postcode?
- Lidster is in the 2800 postcode, in NSW, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
- Where is Lidster?
- Lidster is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2800, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lidster?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Lidster?
- There are 20 schools serving Lidster on this page, including Nashdale Public School, Borenore Public School, Canobolas Public School.
- How walkable is Lidster?
- Lidster has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lidster?
- Lidster is close to Nashdale, Borenore, Canobolas, Towac, Kaleentha.
- What is the population of Lidster?
- The population of Lidster is approximately 301 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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