Lidsdale, NSW 2790 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lidsdale is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2790, home to 471 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 100 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 471
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,083 /week
- Median personal income
- $774 /week
- Median family income
- $2,274 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Lithgow
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $313 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Wallerawang Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 14 bus stops
- Wolgan Rd At Skelly Rd
- Skelly Rd Af Neubeck St
- Ian Holt Dr After Wolgan Rd
- Wolgan Rd Before Neubeck St
- Wolgan Rd Opp Sawyers Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 10 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 5 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), 99.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 62.9% of the 194 resolvable premises in Lidsdale. 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: 62.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 19.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 5.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 12.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,408 across postcode 2790 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 411 violent offences, 322 theft, 190 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lidsdale?
Lidsdale (NSW 2790) had 471 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Lithgow local government area.
What is the median rent in Lidsdale?
The median advertised rent in Lidsdale is $313/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lidsdale?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Lidsdale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wallerawang Public School (3.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lidsdale?
Lidsdale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (62.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lidsdale?
Across postcode 2790, 1,408 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (411), theft (322), other (190). 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 Lidsdale?
In Lidsdale, 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 (99.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lidsdale?
14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lidsdale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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