Blue Mountains City Council
Lithgow
Lithgow at a glance
Median house
$526,250
+6.9% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
4,956
Median age 49
About
Welcome to Lithgow.
Lithgow is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$526,250
+6.9% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
$526,250
+6.9% annual growth
$240,480
42
Average days to sell
4,956
Median age: 49
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.67%
Based on $526,250 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.05%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+6.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202662%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 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 +6.9%/yr
2021
$377K
5-year change
+40%
2026
$526K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,956
Median age
49
Family households
54%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
867
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.
100
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lithgow.
Local schools for Lithgow
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lithgow Public School
Lithgow High School
Cooerwull Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Lithgow.
- What is the median house price in Lithgow?
- The median house price in Lithgow, NSW 2790 is $526,250. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +6.9%.
- What is the Lithgow postcode?
- Lithgow is in the 2790 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lithgow?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Lithgow?
- There are 6 schools serving Lithgow on this page, including Lithgow Public School, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow, Lithgow High School.
- How walkable is Lithgow?
- Lithgow has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lithgow?
- Lithgow is close to Pottery Estate, Hermitage Flat, Mckellars Park, Lithgow Dc, Sheedys Gully.
- What is the population of Lithgow?
- Lithgow has approximately 4,956 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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