Lidcombe vs Rookwood
The verdict
Lidcombe rates higher for transport (96 vs 74). Rookwood is closer to the coast (13.2 km vs 14.6 km).
Scores
LidcombeRookwood
| Lidcombe | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 74 |
| Transport | 96 | 74 |
| Education | 75 | 63 |
| Liveability | 92 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lidcombe | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,663 | 3 |
| Median age | 33 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,888 | $1,874 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.2% | Data not available |
| Born in Australia | 29.7% | 100.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Lidcombe High Growth · Rookwood High Growth
Property
| Lidcombe | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.02M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $797K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 18.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $775 | $775 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lidcombe | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 41 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 325 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 199 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 465 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,473 | 466,667 |
Rookwood is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lidcombe | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lidcombe · Rookwood
Transport
| Lidcombe | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 74 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 93 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 320 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Lidcombe | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 22 | 2 |
| Parks | 17 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.6 km | 13.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.7 km | 14.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Lidcombe | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,663 | 3 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,173 | 3 |
| Projected 2041 | 33,942 | 4 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.52% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Lidcombe or Rookwood?
Lidcombe has the higher transport score (Lidcombe 96/100 vs Rookwood 74/100).
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