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Lidcombe
6 km²
A high proportion of overseas-born residents defines Lidcombe, where 65.1% of people were born outside Australia. This is a notably young community, with a typical resident aged 35, which is several years younger than the national figure. The area is diverse and densely populated, with many residents speaking languages other than English at home. It is a rapidly growing hub that attracts many new arrivals from overseas, contributing to its distinctive multicultural character.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The typical resident is 35, making the area noticeably younger than both the state and the nation. Children under 15 and seniors are both well below state and national levels, while the population grew by 6.1% since 2016.
Born overseas residents make up 65.1% of the population, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 26.7%, and the most frequent countries of birth are China, Nepal, and Vietnam.
Language diversity is very high, with 74.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 21.8% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is varied, with 34.2% identifying as Christian and 27.6% reporting no religion. This last figure is well below the state and national averages, though it has risen since 2016.
The area is well-qualified, with 31.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national figures at 73.1%.
Typical household income is $1,886 per week, which is about the same as the state average. While typical personal income is a little below the national figure, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose to 24.2% since 2016.
Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions (15.7%) and mental health conditions (3.1%) compared to the state and national figures. The share of people needing help with daily activities is also a little below average.
Community participation is lower than in most areas, with only 7.8% of people volunteering. Unpaid care for children and housework are also well below state and national levels.
The First Nations population is small, though 14.5% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state average. Unemployment for this group is among the highest at this level at 22.7%.
Homes are typically crowded, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. People living alone are much less common here than in most other areas.
Renters make up 42.7% of households, far above the national average. Typical weekly rent of $480 is well above the national figure, and separate houses are much less common than in most areas.
Public transport use is well above the national average, and 14% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is also much more common here than nationally, at 29%.
The community is highly mobile, with 45.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.
Working or looking for work is much less common here than nationally, at 55.3%. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is a little above the state and national figures.
Lidcombe is a major business hub with 3,113 businesses. Population growth since 2021 has been 14.8%, which is well above the New South Wales average.
The area receives 1,126mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average of 515mm. Average temperatures are about the same as the state average.
The area is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can walk to groceries and parks within 15 minutes, though access to health services is far below the state average.