Berala vs Lidcombe
The verdict
Berala is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.60M versus $2.02M in Lidcombe. Lidcombe rates higher for education (75 vs 65). Lidcombe has a shorter estimated CBD commute (37 vs 40 min). On the separate residential safety score, Berala rates higher (81 vs 41/100 in Lidcombe).
Scores
| Berala | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 88 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 65 | 75 |
| Liveability | 85 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berala | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,757 | 23,663 |
| Median age | 37 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,552 | $1,888 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.1% | 54.2% |
| Born in Australia | 35.6% | 29.7% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Berala High Growth · Lidcombe High Growth
Property
| Berala | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.60M | $2.02M |
| Median unit price | $504K | $797K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 18.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $775 | $775 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 62 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Berala | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 137 | 325 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 114 | 199 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 400 | 465 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,912 | 5,473 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berala | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 1,050 |
Transport
| Berala | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 93 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 320 m | 320 m |
Liveability
| Berala | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 22 |
| Parks | 8 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.7 km | 14.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.0 km | 14.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Berala | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,757 | 23,663 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,005 | 27,173 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,686 | 33,942 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 3.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Berala or Lidcombe?
Berala has the higher residential safety score (Berala 81/100 vs Lidcombe 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Berala or Lidcombe?
Berala is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.60M versus $2.02M.
Which has better schools, Berala or Lidcombe?
Lidcombe has a higher average school ICSEA (Berala 980 vs Lidcombe 1050; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Berala or Lidcombe?
Berala and Lidcombe have similar transport scores.
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