Lidcombe, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Lidcombe NSW is 23,663 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lidcombe is $741 per week ($38,532 per year). Median rent in Lidcombe is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Lidcombe has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Lidcombe has a population density of 3,483 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lidcombe is South Korea. The most common religion is No religion (29.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Korean. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lidcombe is $2,308.

There were 348 recorded offences in Lidcombe in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (157 offences).

Population
23,663
Census 2021
Median income
$741/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$500/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
33years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Lidcombe vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Lidcombe is $741 a week, 3% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,197th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $500 a week, $115 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 26.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 33, 10 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureLidcombeTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$741/wk$765/wk −3%$766/wk
Household income$1,888/wk$1,704/wk +11%$1,637/wk
Rent$500/wk$385/wk +30%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,308/mo$1,965/mo +17%$1,733/mo
Median age3343 −10 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.5%22.6% +3.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Lidcombe, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Lidcombe Population

23,663 residents at the 2021 Census.

Lidcombe Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$741/wk
$38,532 per year
Ranked 4,717 of 14,663
Median Rent
$500/wk
$2,167 per month
Ranked 576 of 14,663
Median Age
33years
5 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,308/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1.1 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Lidcombe Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,888/wk
Median rent $500/wk
Rent to income 26.5%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Lidcombe against your income

About $8,181 a month
Median rent $500/wk
Left after rent $1,388/wk
Rent share 26.5%

Lidcombe Schools

36
schools nearby
13
government
1021
avg ICSEA score
19,370
total students
St Patrick's College, Strathfield Independent
Combined · 5-12 · 1,598 students
1126
ICSEA
Alpha Omega Senior College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 822 students
1111
ICSEA
Newington Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 665 students
1104
ICSEA
Greenacre Christian College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 322 students
1087
ICSEA
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 101 students
1084
ICSEA
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 357 students
1081
ICSEA
Al-Faisal College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 2,282 students
1077
ICSEA
Homebush West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 424 students
1069
ICSEA
Malek Fahd Islamic School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 3,352 students
1063
ICSEA
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 383 students
1048
ICSEA
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 113 students
1043
ICSEA
International Maarif Schools of Australia Independent
Combined · K-11 · 362 students
1043
ICSEA
Regents Park Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 731 students
1039
ICSEA
St John's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 353 students
1032
ICSEA
Lidcombe Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 762 students
1019
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 36 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Lidcombe, with a map

Lidcombe Map

Lidcombe, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Lidcombe, New South Wales: 33.8650°S, 151.0482°E

Lidcombe Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (36)

People in Lidcombe

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (12,231) Female 48.3% (11,427)

Population Density

3,483
people per km²
23,663 people · 6.8 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$1,898
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

South Korea
14.9%
China
12.6%
Nepal
6.3%
Vietnam
5.1%
Philippines
2.6%
India
2.3%
Sri Lanka
1.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Korean
17.4%
Mandarin
13.9%
Cantonese
8.7%
Nepali
6.1%
Arabic
3.6%
Vietnamese
3.5%
Turkish
2.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Chinese
27.6%
Korean
17.8%
English
6.4%
Australian
5.7%
Vietnamese
4.4%
Filipino
3.5%
Lebanese
3.2%
Indian
3.0%
Irish
1.6%
Italian
1.5%
Scottish
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
29.7%
Catholic
16.7%
Hinduism
9.7%
Islam
9.6%
Buddhism
9.4%
Not stated
7.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
4.7%
Christian (other)
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.3% 10,073
Separated
2.7% 542
Divorced
7.2% 1,473
Widowed
2.8% 575
Never married
38.0% 7,754

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.7%
Couple: no children
28.7%
Couple: no children under 15
20.9%
One parent: no children under 15
7.8%
One parent: children under 15
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
17.2%
2 persons
31.4%
3 persons
21.3%
4 persons
17.0%
5 persons
7.3%
6+ persons
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Lidcombe

Housing Tenure

Of the 7,809 occupied private dwellings in Lidcombe at the 2021 Census, 43.6% were rented, 20.7% owned outright and 32.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.5% 115 dwellings
Owned outright
20.7% 1,615 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
32.4% 2,534 dwellings
Rented
43.6% 3,408 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.7% 133 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
70.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
24.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.8%
2 bedrooms
37.2%
3 bedrooms
31.0%
4 bedrooms
15.2%
5 bedrooms
5.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.8%
$300-$449/mo
1.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
1.3%
$800-$999/mo
2.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
23.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
18.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
13.4%
1 vehicle
46.5%
2 vehicles
28.9%
3 vehicles
7.9%
4+ vehicles
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Lidcombe

Employment

Employed full-time
32.4% 5,612 people
Employed part-time
19.4% 3,364 people
Unemployed
4.7% 810 people
Not in labour force
43.6% 7,551 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
34.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.7%
Managers
11.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.2%
Community & Personal Service
10.8%
Labourers
7.8%
Sales Workers
6.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.2%
$800-$999/wk
5.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.0%
$4,000+/wk
12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
10.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.0%
Did not go to work
22.6%
Train
13.8%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Walked only
3.8%
Bus
1.2%
Other
1.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
Truck
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Tram/Light Rail
0.1%
Ferry
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
86.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
45.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.8%
Postgraduate Degree
17.3%
Certificate III/IV
13.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.6%
Certificate I/II
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
32.5%
Health
12.8%
Engineering
11.4%
Society & Culture
10.7%
Information Technology
9.8%
Education
5.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.3%
Creative Arts
4.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.8%
Architecture & Building
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
26.8%
Primary: Government
22.1%
Secondary: Government
18.1%
Pre-school
9.6%
Primary: Catholic
8.8%
Secondary: Catholic
5.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.1%
Has need for assistance
4.2%
Need for assistance not stated
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
729
Diabetes
542
Asthma
449
Heart disease
342
Arthritis
301
Lung condition
144
Cancer
138
Stroke
126
Kidney disease
123
Dementia
39

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.7% 1,655
Did not provide
91.3% 17,302

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
8.2% 1,569
Not a volunteer
91.8% 17,461

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 18
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 10
Previously served
0.4% 76
Never served
99.5% 19,041

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
47.4%
1 child
17.1%
2 children
22.6%
3 children
8.7%
4 children
3.2%
5+ children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
16
1951: 1960
71
1961: 1970
338
1971: 1980
983
1981: 1990
1,907
1991: 2000
2,157
2001: 2010
3,533
2011: 2015
2,208
2016
683
2017
849
2018
1,064
2019
960
2020
260
2021
44

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

24.3%
moved in the last year
53.6%
moved in the last 5 years
6.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
16,859
Moved from NSW
3,468
Moved: same area (SA2)
1,405
Moved from overseas
279
Moved from VIC
71
Moved from QLD
44
Moved from SA
13
Moved from ACT
11
Moved from NT
7
Moved from WA
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.2%
5: 14 hours
21.3%
15: 29 hours
9.5%
30+ hours
8.3%
Did not do domestic work
43.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.3%
Step family: no other children
5.5%
Blended family: no other children
1.4%
Intact family: other children present
1.3%
Other couple: children only
0.3%
Step family: other children present
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Lidcombe Crime Statistics

348 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
157
Assault
52
Property Damage
30
Traffic
26
Sexual Offences
23
Other Against Property
21
Other Against Person
20
Drug Offences
15
Robbery
3
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Lidcombe

The closest suburb to Lidcombe is Berala, 1.7 km away.

Berala
1.7 km away · income $595/wk · rent $380/wk
Homebush West
1.8 km away · income $860/wk · rent $431/wk
Auburn (NSW)
2.0 km away · income $580/wk · rent $410/wk
Regents Park (NSW)
2.7 km away · income $566/wk · rent $370/wk
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3.0 km away · income $1,070/wk · rent $560/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lidcombe

What is the population of Lidcombe NSW?

The population of Lidcombe NSW is 23,663 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,483 people per km². Lidcombe is ranked #101 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lidcombe?

The median personal income in Lidcombe NSW is $741 per week, or $38,532 per year. The median household income is $1,888 per week. Family income is $1,898 per week. Lidcombe is ranked #4,717 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lidcombe?

Median rent in Lidcombe NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Rent represents 26.5% of household income, which is considered moderate. Lidcombe ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lidcombe?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lidcombe NSW is $2,308. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lidcombe?

The median age in Lidcombe NSW is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lidcombe a good suburb to live in?

Lidcombe is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 23,663. The median income is $741/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12325. All dollar figures in AUD.