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Lidcombe suburb profile

Lidcombe sits in western Sydney's Cumberland area, centred on a busy rail interchange at Lidcombe station that links the suburb with the wider metropolitan network. Once shaped by industry, it now combines older weatherboard and brick homes with pockets of light industrial land and apartment developments clustered around the station. The suburb has a multicultural retail and dining strip with supermarkets, cafes and takeaway outlets serving a range of cuisines, and pockets of parks and sporting fields for local recreation. It suits commuters and families alike, offering straightforward transport options and ready access to nearby commercial and sporting precincts.

Lidcombe property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,386,250Past 3 months

Property growth+7.5%Past 12 months

The median house price is $1.99 million, having risen sharply, up 13.8% over the last 12 months. The median unit price is $785,000, having edged up a slight 1.3% over the same period. House values rose faster than unit values.

Over the last 3 months, 33 houses and 72 units were sold. Over the last 12 months the median days on market were 50 days for houses and 48 days for units, so properties sold in a similar time.

The rental market in Lidcombe recorded average house rents of $850 a week and unit rents of $780 a week. House rents rose a solid 9.0% over the last 12 months, while unit rents rose a modest 4.0%, so house rents grew more strongly than unit rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.99M$785K
Change in value
Past 12 months
13.8%1.3%
Sold
Past 3 months
3372
Median days on market
Past 12 months
5048
Average rent
Past 12 months
$850$780
Change in rent
Past 12 months
9.0%4.0%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Lidcombe demographics

Couple families are the dominant family type here. Couple families with children are the largest single group at 43.5%, and together with couple families without children (39.1%) they account for 82.6% of families, or just over eight in ten. One-parent families make up 14.1% and other families 3.3%.

The community numbers 23,663 people, with a median age of 33. The median total household income is $1,888 a week, which is about $98,176 a year.

Homes in Lidcombe are mostly owner-occupied: owner-occupiers represent 54.9% of dwellings (21.4% owned outright and 33.5% owned with a mortgage), while renters account for 45.1%.

Suburbs near Lidcombe

Some popular suburbs near Lidcombe include:

  • Berala: Compact, multicultural suburb with a mix of homes and local shops.
  • Auburn: Busy, diverse centre known for strong multicultural character and commercial activity.
  • Homebush West: Predominantly residential area with pockets of industry and convenient train links.
  • Regents Park: Quiet, established suburb featuring tree-lined streets and neighbourhood parks.
  • Sydney Olympic Park: Large events and recreation precinct with parklands and waterfront promenades.

How does Lidcombe compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Lidcombe’s median house price is 30.3% higher than Auburn’s.
  • Median unit prices: Lidcombe’s median unit price is 38.3% higher than Auburn’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Lidcombe have grown 3.7% higher than in Auburn.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Lidcombe have grown 1.9% higher than in Homebush West.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Lidcombe are selling 18.0% faster than in Regents Park.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in nearby Berala are selling 27.1% faster than in Lidcombe.
  • Investment considerations: In Lidcombe, the rental yield for house is 7.5% lower than the Sydney average, while the rental yield for units is 0.8% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Lidcombe have grown 0.4% lower than the average rate of growth across Sydney.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Lidcombe have grown 13.5% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Sydney.

Choose the right real estate agents in Lidcombe

Currently, there are 162 real estate agents working in Lidcombe—but not all agents deliver the same results. The right agent could make a huge difference to your final sale price.

Only 5 out of these 162 agents sold 30.7% of all properties in Lidcombe over the past year. Choosing one of these top-performing agents means tapping into proven expertise for a better sale outcome.

Real estate agents in Lidcombe typically charge a commission of 1.75% to 2.63%. Negotiating a fair commission rate and the right structure can motivate your agent to work even harder, helping you sell for more and potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

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