Lidster, NSW 2800 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lidster is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2800, home to 301 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Dubbo local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 220 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 301
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,204 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,112 /week
- Median family income
- $2,374 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Cabonne
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,164
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Borenore Public School
- Nashdale Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop
- Cargo Rd At Alf Meyers Way
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 84.1% of the 126 resolvable premises in Lidster. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 84.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 15.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,042 across postcode 2800 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,128 violent offences, 832 theft, 520 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lidster?
Lidster (NSW 2800) had 301 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Cabonne local government area.
What is the median rent in Lidster?
The median advertised rent in Lidster is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lidster?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Lidster covering government sectors. Nearest include: Borenore Public School (6.4 km), Nashdale Public School (7.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lidster?
Lidster is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (84.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lidster?
Across postcode 2800, 4,042 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,128), theft (832), other (520). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Lidster?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lidster centroid. 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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