Lithgow at a glance
Median house
$495,000
+6.9% year on year
Median unit
$395,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
4,956
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Lithgow.
The postcode for Lithgow is 2790 (NSW).
The median house price in Lithgow is $495,000.
Lithgow (2790) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW. The median house here is $495,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +6.9% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Lithgow has roughly 4,956 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lithgow scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lithgow's population at 4,956, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,956
Median age
49
Family households
54%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $495,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $395,000, roughly 20% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+6.9%). 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 $99,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Lithgow on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +6.9%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$495,000
+6.9% over the past year. Median unit price $395,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
$495,000
+6.9% annual growth
$395,000
42
Average days to sell
4,956
Median age: 49
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.84% (median rent $270/wk against a $495,000 price tag). Units yield 3.69% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 35% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +6.9% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.84%
Based on $495,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.69%
Based on $395,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+6.9%
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 202662%
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 +6.9%/yr
2021
$355K
5-year change
+40%
2026
$495K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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
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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 $495,000. The median unit price is $395,000. 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.
- Where is Lithgow?
- Lithgow is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2790, 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?
- The population of Lithgow is approximately 4,956 (2021 Census). 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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