Lalor Park
House prices surged 10.3% in one year, from $970,000 to $1,070,088, while household income sits at the 44.8th percentile nationally, a widening affordability gap that pushes mortgage-to-income to 32.3%, above the stress threshold. Despite this pressure, 80.0% of residents stayed in their same address, indicating owners are holding rather than selling into the rally. The aging trajectory, with the senior share expanding 4.0 points and working-age declining 2.6 points, is reshaping demand. With 77 development applications in 12 months, including multiple secondary dwellings, Lalor Park is densifying within its existing suburban footprint.
Population
7,834
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,460/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
84
Median House
$1.0M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median moved sharply from $970,000 to $1,070,088 in one year (10.3% growth). Separate houses at 90.9% dominate, with three-bedrooms at 54.0% forming the majority and 4+ bedrooms at 21.1%. Monthly mortgage at $2,041 yields a mortgage-to-income ratio of 32.3%, crossing the 30% stress threshold, because household income at the 44.8th percentile is below Sydney's median. Two schools serve the suburb: St Bernadette's Primary (Catholic, ICSEA 1,036, 226 students) scores above the national benchmark, while Lalor Park Public (government, ICSEA 916, 187 students) sits 84 points below.
For Buyers
The median moved sharply from $970,000 to $1,070,088 in one year (10.3% growth). Separate houses at 90.9% dominate, with three-bedrooms at 54.0% forming the majority and 4+ bedrooms at 21.1%. Monthly mortgage at $2,041 yields a mortgage-to-income ratio of 32.3%, crossing the 30% stress threshold, because household income at the 44.8th percentile is below Sydney's median. Two schools serve the suburb: St Bernadette's Primary (Catholic, ICSEA 1,036, 226 students) scores above the national benchmark, while Lalor Park Public (government, ICSEA 916, 187 students) sits 84 points below.
For Investors
The 43.9% renter share provides a substantial tenant pool. Weekly rent of $350 against the $1,016,000 median yields gross yield of approximately 1.8%, very low by Western Sydney standards. Vacancy at 6.6% is above the 3% equilibrium. Development activity is strong at 77 DAs in 12 months, with secondary dwelling and complying development certificates appearing frequently, adding granny flat supply to the rental market. Population grows slowly at 0.25% annually (66 persons), projected to reach 26,408 by 2031. Overseas migration at 276/year drives demand, offset by internal outflow of 293/year.
Development Activity
Total DAs
365
Last 12 Months
84
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+40.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Lalor Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Bernadette's Primary School
K-6 · 226 students
Lalor Park Public School
P-6 · 187 students
Demographics
The median age of 37 is 3 years below national. Overseas-born at 31.2% is 9.6 points above the national average. English ancestry (2,043) leads, with Irish (604) and Scottish (505) maintaining the Anglo-Celtic base, but the 1,403 'Other' ancestry category signals growing diversity. Arabic (151 speakers), Punjabi (91), Korean (65), Hindi (50), and Mandarin (46) are the top non-English languages. University qualifications at 29.8% are near the national average (0.3 points below). The SEIFA profile is mid-range: IEO decile 6, IER decile 6, IRSAD decile 6, suggesting a solidly average socioeconomic position.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
90.9%
Houses
1.4%
Townhouse
7.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Renters at 43.9% form the largest tenure group, followed by mortgage holders at 33.0% and outright owners at 23.1%. Stock is 90.9% separate houses, 7.5% apartments, and just 1.4% semi-detached. Three-bedrooms at 54.0% dominate. Prices grew 10.3% from $970,000 to $1,070,088 over one year. Mortgage-to-income at 32.3% exceeds the stress threshold, while rent-to-income at 24.0% remains below it. The divergence between these ratios suggests that buying has become harder than renting, a condition that typically suppresses first-home buyer entry and increases renter share. Need for assistance at 7.6% is above the national average.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,041
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$691
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.6%
Unoccupied
204
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
32.3% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
19.7%
Couples, no children
6,105
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 19.9% (400 workers), followed by Education at 11.0% (221), Construction at 9.7% (196), Retail at 8.0% (161), and Manufacturing at 7.0% (141). Professionals (602) lead occupations narrowly, with Clerical/Admin (474), Community/Personal (359), Machinery/Drivers (347), and Labourers (328) creating a spread distribution typical of blue-collar transitioning suburbs. Unemployment at 7.6% is above the national average, and participation at 44.4% is low. Full-time employment at 66.0% is moderate. The aging trajectory, with the senior share expanding 4.0 points over the decade, contributes to the low participation as retirees exit the workforce.
Unemployment
3.7%
Labour Force
14,955
Unemployed
556
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.0%
Part-time
26.4%
Participation
44.4%
Employed
2,582
Occupations
Top Industries
University
29.8%
Postgraduate
7.6%
Born Overseas
31.2%
Dwellings
2,855
Transport to Work
Two schools serve the suburb: St Bernadette's Primary (Catholic, ICSEA 1,036, 226 students) sits above the national benchmark, while Lalor Park Public (government, ICSEA 916, 187 students) is 84 points below. Car driving at 87.1% dominates, with public transport at 4.4% and walking/cycling at 2.0%. The IRSAD decile 6 is mid-range. Mortgage stress at 32.3% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating financial stretch for home buyers. Need for assistance at 7.6% is above average. Volunteering at 10.9% is moderate. The aging trajectory with senior share expanding 4.0 points will increase demand for aged care and health services.
Drive
87.1%
Public Transport
4.4%
Walk / Cycle
2.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.25%/yr
(+66 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grows slowly at 0.25% annually (66 persons), projected to reach 26,408 by 2031. Overseas migration at 276/year is nearly cancelled by internal outflow of 293/year, producing near-zero net migration. The gentrification score of 10 (not gentrifying) confirms the demographic is stable rather than upgrading. Rent grew 38.2% over the decade, well above income growth of 11.2%, creating pressure on the 43.9% renter population. Affordability remained stable (46.1% in 2011 vs 46.6% in 2021). The 77 development applications in 12 months, many for secondary dwellings, indicate physical densification without corresponding population growth.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+276
Net Internal / yr
-293
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -293/yr, Strong overseas inflow +276/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Lalor Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lalor Park a good suburb to live in?
Lalor Park offers large separate houses (90.9%) in Western Sydney at around $1,016,000 median. The SEIFA IRSAD decile 6 is solidly mid-range. However, mortgage stress at 32.3% exceeds the 30% threshold, unemployment at 7.6% is above average, and school quality varies, with ICSEA scores from 916 to 1,036. Public transport at 4.4% is limited.
What is the median house price in Lalor Park?
The median is approximately $1,016,000, with prices surging from $970,000 to $1,070,088 in one year (10.3% growth). Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,041 yield a mortgage-to-income ratio of 32.3%, above the stress threshold. Weekly rent is $350. The 10.3% growth rate significantly outpaces income growth of 11.2% over the prior decade.
What schools are in Lalor Park?
Two schools serve the suburb: St Bernadette's Primary School (Catholic, ICSEA 1,036, 226 students) scores above the national benchmark of 1,000, while Lalor Park Public School (government, ICSEA 916, 187 students) sits 84 points below, a 120-point gap between the two that reflects different socioeconomic catchments within the same suburb.
Is Lalor Park safe?
Crime data is not published at the suburb level for NSW. The SEIFA IRSD decile 5 places Lalor Park in the middle of the disadvantage spectrum. Unemployment at 7.6% is above average, and the 43.9% renter share with 6.6% vacancy suggests some population transience. However, 80.0% residential stability and 23.1% outright ownership provide counterbalancing community anchoring.
Is Lalor Park good for property investment?
Gross yield at approximately 1.8% ($350/week on $1,016,000) is very low. Vacancy at 6.6% exceeds the 3% equilibrium benchmark. The 43.9% renter share is substantial, but capital growth of 10.3% in one year may not be sustainable given incomes at the 44.8th percentile. The 77 DAs in 12 months, many for secondary dwellings, are adding rental supply that could further compress yields.
How is Lalor Park's population changing?
Growth is slow at 0.25% annually (66 persons), projected to reach 26,408 by 2031. Overseas migration at 276/year is nearly cancelled by internal outflow of 293/year. The senior share expanded 4.0 points while working-age declined 2.6 points over the decade, confirming an aging trajectory. Overseas-born at 31.2% is 9.6 points above national, with Arabic (151) and Punjabi (91) speakers growing.
What is the development activity in Lalor Park?
Lalor Park recorded 77 development applications in 12 months, including multiple secondary dwellings and complying development certificates for new structures. This densification pattern, adding granny flats to existing lots, is typical of Western Sydney suburbs responding to rental demand. The 90.9% separate house share and 54.0% three-bedroom stock provide lot sizes suitable for secondary dwelling approvals.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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