Average rent in Lidcombe, NSW2026

Lidcombe is part of the Cumberland council area and sits 15km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 21,197 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $480/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 43% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
21,197

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Sydney
15 km
Households renting
43%
Separate houses
46%
Flats / apartments
36%
Born overseas
65%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Cumberland

Renting in Lidcombe

Lidcombe commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $480/week — about 13% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (54% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (46%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 21,197, the median age is 35, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Lidcombe is 15km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Lidcombe?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Lidcombe, NSW was $480. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Lidcombe rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Lidcombe sat at $480 — 13% above the state average. The suburb is 15km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (46% separate houses, 36% flats here).
Which suburbs near Lidcombe have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Lidcombe's $480/week (ABS 2021) include Matraville - Chifley, Kingsford, Haberfield - Summer Hill. Kingscliff - Fingal Head, Wahroonga (West) - Waitara, Kiama Downs - Minnamurra sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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