Lidcombe, NSW 2141 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lidcombe is a western Sydney suburb 15 km from the CBD, in Cumberland Council, served by the Lidcombe railway station on multiple train lines including to Olympic Park. It has a diverse population of around 23,000 with large Korean, Chinese and Nepalese communities. Housing is mostly family homes with a median house price near $1.93 million and weekly rent of $800.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 23,663
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,888 /week
- Median personal income
- $741 /week
- Median family income
- $1,898 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Cumberland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Parramatta
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Watson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $800 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,308
- Median house price
- $1,930,000
- Rent share of household income
- 42%
Schools
- Lidcombe Public School
- St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Transport
- T1 Western Line, T2 Inner West & Leppington Line, T7 Olympic Park Line — Lidcombe Station
Lifestyle & amenities
Cosmopolitan working-class suburb with post-war migrant history, now with significant Korean, Chinese and Nepalese populations. Key landmarks include Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe Oval and Ukrainian community centres; commercial hub around the station with Korean businesses.
- 5 cafés
- 20 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 37 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 20 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 15.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 96.8% of the 9,656 resolvable premises in Lidcombe. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 96.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 2.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,548 across postcode 2141 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 425 theft, 404 violent offences, 233 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lidcombe?
Lidcombe (NSW 2141) had 23,663 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Cumberland local government area.
What is the median rent in Lidcombe?
The median advertised rent in Lidcombe is $800/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lidcombe?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Lidcombe. Nearest include: Lidcombe Public School, St Joachim's Catholic Primary School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lidcombe?
Lidcombe is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (96.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lidcombe?
Across postcode 2141, 1,548 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (425), violent (404), vehicle theft (233). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Lidcombe?
In Lidcombe, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (15.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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