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Liverpool 2170 suburb insights

Postcode 2170 covers Liverpool, a residential suburb within the Liverpool local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Liverpool across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Liverpool?

Can I afford Liverpool?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Liverpool? Based on the suburb median of $495,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$2,443/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
43.3%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$396,000 loan
20% deposit ($99,000)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 43% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Liverpool43.3%
Sydney median income27.2%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
Can I afford Liverpool?

Rental market in Liverpool

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 379 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$550per week
Sep 2025 · 379 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $450 per week (319 bonds)Mar 23: $480 per week (333 bonds)Jun 23: $460 per week (421 bonds)Sep 23: $500 per week (362 bonds)Dec 23: $530 per week (357 bonds)Mar 24: $540 per week (341 bonds)Jun 24: $550 per week (374 bonds)Sep 24: $550 per week (358 bonds)Dec 24: $550 per week (326 bonds)Mar 25: $550 per week (318 bonds)Jun 25: $525 per week (331 bonds)Sep 25: $550 per week (379 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Green Valley2168
…
4.0 km away
Cabramatta2166
…
4.9 km away
Holsworthy2173
…
5.4 km away
Cecil Hills2171
…
6.5 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Liverpool Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Liverpool

91
PoorAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:33 AEST
Liverpool station · 0.6 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 36 · Fair

Air quality may affect sensitive groups. Check daily readings.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
22.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
35.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.0pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Liverpool station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Liverpool change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2170

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2170. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Liverpool change?

Investor activity in Liverpool

2170 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

Three steps to move from research to action.

1
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Compare Liverpool with another suburb

Also in Liverpool

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Liverpool postcodes, or explore the full Liverpool suburb index.

Casula 2170Cecil Hills 2171Green Valley 2168Holsworthy 2173

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2170?
Liverpool is the primary suburb with postcode 2170 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Liverpool is the main locality.
Which local government area is Liverpool in?
Liverpool (2170) is located in the Liverpool local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Liverpool?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Liverpool (2170) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Liverpool flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Liverpool. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Liverpool?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Liverpool (2170), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Liverpool (2170) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Liverpool (2170). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Liverpool changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Liverpool (2170) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Liverpool in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Liverpool 2170: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Liverpool suburb index to compare nearby options.