Lidcombe
NSW 2141 • Greater Sydney
About Lidcombe
Lidcombe has transformed from an industrial suburb into an emerging multicultural hub, where over 23,000 residents enjoy improving transport and the legacy of Olympic infrastructure. Sydney Olympic Park is next door, and the T7 Olympic Park Line plus connections to main western lines make CBD commuting straightforward. Development around the station continues to intensify.
Shopping options are improving with the station precinct development, while the surrounding streets feature Korean restaurants, Vietnamese bakeries, and diverse Asian eateries. Auburn Botanic Gardens and Olympic Park provide excellent recreation. Lidcombe attracts young professionals and multicultural families seeking affordability with improving connectivity. It's a suburb on the rise—well-positioned and increasingly desirable.
Lidcombe falls under postcode 2141 and is governed by Cumberland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Auburn electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Berala Public School ICSEA 980Harrow Rd
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Lidcombe Public School ICSEA 1019Mills Street
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7 Mary Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Lidcombe, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. South Korea 3,525
- 2. China 2,979
- 3. Nepal 1,491
- 4. Vietnam 1,202
- 5. Philippines 621
- 6. India 541
- 7. Sri Lanka 449
- 8. Turkey 359
- 9. Malaysia 346
- 10. Hong Kong 337
- 11. Lebanon 321
- 12. Taiwan 256
- 13. Thailand 245
- 14. Pakistan 225
- 15. New Zealand 206
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)