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Lurnea

NSW 2170 • Greater Sydney

10,057
Population (2021)
$25,272
Median Income
2.50 km²
Area
34m
Elevation
AffordableMulticulturalNear LiverpoolTransport Access

About Lurnea

Lurnea offers affordable housing in Liverpool's eastern reaches about 30 kilometres southwest of Sydney's CBD. This multicultural suburb of roughly 10,100 residents features modest housing on suburban streets, with good transport connections to Liverpool's facilities. The character is working-class suburban.

Young families and migrants appreciate the affordability and transport access. The demographic is diverse, with various communities sharing the quiet streets. Liverpool's comprehensive facilities are nearby, providing employment, shopping, and entertainment. The suburb is practical and unpretentious, offering genuine value for families building their lives.

Lurnea falls under postcode 2170 and is governed by Liverpool Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Holsworthy electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2170
Urban Area
Liverpool - East
LGA
Liverpool
Federal Electorate
Werriwa
State Electorate
Holsworthy
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.94°, 150.90°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.50 km²
Elevation
34m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,080
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
32 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,311
Census 2021
10,057
▲ 8.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$22,724
Income 2021
$25,272
▲ 11.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,973
Born Overseas 4,255

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Iraq 1,025
  • 2. Lebanon 629
  • 3. Vietnam 338
  • 4. Fiji 208
  • 5. New Zealand 132
  • 6. Philippines 121
  • 7. Pakistan 107
  • 8. Bosnia & Herzegovina 94
  • 9. Italy 86
  • 10. England 84
  • 11. Cambodia 71
  • 12. India 70
  • 13. Egypt 63
  • 14. Croatia 59
  • 15. Samoa 59

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,649
Lebanese 1,472
English 1,236
Vietnamese 451
Italian 289
Chinese 264
Australian Aboriginal 251
Irish 234
Indian 215
Serbian 207

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,676
Both parents born in Australia
6,433
Both parents born overseas
1,039
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
36.5%
Islam
28.9%
No Religion
10.4%
Buddhism
3.6%
Hinduism
1.8%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
783 (7.8%)
5-14 years
1,691 (16.8%)
15-19 years
732 (7.3%)
20-24 years
662 (6.6%)
25-34 years
1,416 (14.1%)
35-44 years
1,285 (12.8%)
45-54 years
1,106 (11.0%)
55-64 years
1,069 (10.6%)
65-74 years
739 (7.3%)
75-84 years
429 (4.3%)
85+ years
132 (1.3%)

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