Lidcombe
NSW 2141 · Cumberland
23,663 (2021) → 27,173 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lidcombe is a high growth suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2141, about 15km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.02M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 15km inland. Lidcombe has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 41/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2141 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: South Korea (14.9%), China (12.59%), Nepal (6.3%), Vietnam (5.08%), Philippines (2.62%)
Top languages: Korean (17.42%), Mandarin (13.87%), Cantonese (8.65%), Nepali (6.1%), Arabic (3.55%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1042 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joachim's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1081
- Lidcombe Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1019
Nearby (within 10km)
- International Maarif Schools of Australia - Gallipoli CampusCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1043
- Auburn Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 983
- Al-Faisal CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1077
- Amity College Auburn CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.7km
- Homebush West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1069
- My Dream Australian AcademyCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 991
- Berala Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 980
- Alpha Omega Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1111
- Alpha Omega Senior College, Queen Street CampusSecondary · Independent · 2km
- Sydney Adventist School - AuburnPrimary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 950
- Trinity Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1016
- Aspect South East Sydney School, AuburnSecondary · Independent · 2.1km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lidcombe
Is Lidcombe safe?
Lidcombe has a residential safety score of 41/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,473 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lidcombe?
In Lidcombe, the median house price is $2.02M and the median unit price is $797K. Median weekly house rent is $775.
How far is Lidcombe from Sydney CBD?
Lidcombe is about 14.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 37 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lidcombe?
Lidcombe has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1050 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lidcombe?
Lidcombe has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 93 bus stops.