LIDCOMBE

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,670,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $795,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,616
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 27.6%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 23,663
Density 3,483.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

LIDCOMBE Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,670,000
House Sales Volume 43 sales
Unit Median $795,000
Unit Sales Volume 113 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $680/wk
3 Bed House $730/wk
2 Bed Unit $800/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,000/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

LIDCOMBE Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,616 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.85x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

LIDCOMBE 5,616/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

LIDCOMBE has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

LIDCOMBE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

23,663
Total Population
3,483
people/km² density
27.6%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
6,540 people
27.6%
2
South Korea
4,222 people
17.8%
3
England
1,508 people
6.4%
4
Australia
1,346 people
5.7%
5
Vietnam
1,047 people
4.4%

Transport

21.0 km
to Sydney CBD
28 min
drive to CBD
36 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

LIDCOMBE Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 10 neighbouring suburbs

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About LIDCOMBE

Lidcombe is located in Central Sydney, approximately 21.0km from CBD, about 36 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 23,663 with a density of 3483 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,670,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $795,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5616 per 100,000, 0.85x the NSW average, a safe area.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 27.64%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Korean (17.84%) and English (6.37%), has a significant Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Lidcombe has a house median of $1,670,000 and unit median of $795,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Lidcombe has a crime rate of 5616 per 100,000, which is 0.85x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Trinity Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 81 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 67.5 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Al-Faisal College, 2024 HSC results: 340 Distinguished Achievers, 5 All Rounders, 8 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 91.1 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Lidcombe has a population of 23,663, with Chinese comprising 27.60%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (27.64%), Korean (17.84%), English (6.37%), Aust (5.69%), Vietnamese (4.43%).

Lidcombe is approximately 21.0km from Sydney CBD, about 28 minutes by car or 36 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line; T2 Leppington & Inner West Line; T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line; T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line; T7 Olympic Park Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.