Thinking about buying your first home in Liverpool (2170)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Liverpool is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Liverpool a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Liverpool (2170) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Liverpool suits buyers in their early thirties who want a walkable, well-serviced suburb without paying inner-west prices. The unit median of $495,000 is genuinely accessible, and 59 nearby childcare services, 46 parks within 1.6 km, and a selective school option at Moorebank High give young families real infrastructure to work with. The median age of 34 and strong transport count of 76 nearby stops reflect a suburb built around people who commute and need things close.
Who would not love it
The SEIFA decile of 1 out of 10 means Liverpool sits at the very bottom of the socioeconomic index for NSW, and the owner-occupier rate of just 35 percent signals a neighbourhood where most residents are renters. If you are buying a house, the $1,045,000 median is a lot to pay in that context, and First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme stamp duty relief does not apply at that price. The 20.3 percent bushfire-prone land figure also deserves serious attention before you commit.
What to verify before you bid
- Check the specific lot against the Liverpool LGA bushfire-prone land map. With 20.3% of the postcode flagged, your block may carry BAL ratings that affect insurance costs and building restrictions. - Confirm whether the property falls within a flood overlay. The data block does not include flood risk, and Liverpool sits near the Georges River catchment. - Review the school ICSEA mean of 962, which sits below the national average of 1000. If school performance matters to your family, inspect individual school results rather than relying on the postcode average.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Liverpool?
BOCSAR · LIVERPOOL 2170
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K46,29312 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+477%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Liverpool
Within LGA: Liverpool
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES71%8,006 reports
THEFT16%1,801 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES14%1,544 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED50%
NON-DOMESTIC50%
Across 661 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Liverpool
48
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:04 AEST
Liverpool station · 0.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
24.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.6pphm
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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
