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Lidcombe 2141 suburb insights

Located in the Auburn council area, Lidcombe (2141) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Lidcombe is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

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

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Affordability

Can I afford Lidcombe?

Can I afford Lidcombe?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Lidcombe? Based on the suburb median of $780,500 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$3,853/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
47.1%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$624,400 loan
20% deposit ($156,100)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 47% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Lidcombe47.1%
Sydney median income43.0%
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 Lidcombe?

Rental market in Lidcombe

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 214 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$800per week
Sep 2025 · 214 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $620 per week (125 bonds)Mar 23: $635 per week (133 bonds)Jun 23: $730 per week (218 bonds)Sep 23: $720 per week (241 bonds)Dec 23: $700 per week (182 bonds)Mar 24: $750 per week (142 bonds)Jun 24: $750 per week (165 bonds)Sep 24: $760 per week (277 bonds)Dec 24: $750 per week (234 bonds)Mar 25: $770 per week (346 bonds)Jun 25: $780 per week (182 bonds)Sep 25: $800 per week (214 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Auburn2144
$650▼$150
1.8 km away
Homebush2140
$720▼$80
2.7 km away
Birrong2143
$600▼$200
3.0 km away
Silverwater2128
$420▼$380
3.4 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

Lidcombe Lifestyle

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

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Lidcombe

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:11 AEST
Lidcombe station · 1.8 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
19.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Lidcombe 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 Lidcombe change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2141

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2141. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Lidcombe change?

Investor activity in Lidcombe

2141 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2141?
Lidcombe is the primary suburb with postcode 2141 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Lidcombe is the main locality.
Which local government area is Lidcombe in?
Lidcombe (2141) is located in the Auburn local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Lidcombe?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Lidcombe (2141) 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 Lidcombe flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Lidcombe. 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 Lidcombe?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Lidcombe (2141), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Lidcombe (2141) 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 Lidcombe (2141). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Lidcombe changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Lidcombe (2141) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Lidcombe in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Lidcombe 2141: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Auburn suburb index to compare nearby options.