Lansvale
Nearly half of Lansvale's 2,595 residents were born overseas, a rate 27.1 percentage points above the national average, making this one of the most internationally connected pockets in south-west Sydney. The suburb sits at SEIFA IRSD decile 1 and IRSAD decile 1, the lowest advantage tier nationally, yet median house prices reached $1,180,000 in 2025, well above what those disadvantage scores might suggest. The divergence reflects a concentrated detached-house market where 95.1% of dwellings are separate houses on 2.89 square kilometres, limiting supply. With a household income at the 48th percentile nationally, residents carry genuine mortgage pressure: the mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.2% sits above the 30% stress threshold.
Population
2,595
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,528/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
23
Median House
$1.2M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price in Lansvale rose from $1,102,500 in 2024 to $1,180,000 in 2025, a 7.0% gain over one year. Separate houses account for 95.1% of dwellings, which is far higher than most comparable south-west Sydney suburbs, and three-bedroom homes dominate at 50.5% of stock, with 4-plus bedroom homes making up another 38.0%. This bedroom-heavy profile suggests strong family demand. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000 and produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.2%, crossing the stress threshold given that household income sits at the 48th percentile nationally. Outright owners (37.9%) and mortgage holders (38.0%) are nearly equal, pointing to a split between established long-term residents and newer buyers stretching for entry.
For Buyers
The median house price in Lansvale rose from $1,102,500 in 2024 to $1,180,000 in 2025, a 7.0% gain over one year. Separate houses account for 95.1% of dwellings, which is far higher than most comparable south-west Sydney suburbs, and three-bedroom homes dominate at 50.5% of stock, with 4-plus bedroom homes making up another 38.0%. This bedroom-heavy profile suggests strong family demand. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000 and produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.2%, crossing the stress threshold given that household income sits at the 48th percentile nationally. Outright owners (37.9%) and mortgage holders (38.0%) are nearly equal, pointing to a split between established long-term residents and newer buyers stretching for entry.
For Investors
A 24.1% renter share and weekly rent of $400 give landlords a tenant base, but the maths requires scrutiny. Against the $1,180,000 median, that rent implies a gross yield around 1.8%, which is below the national average for detached houses. The vacancy rate of 4.9% is elevated compared to tight metropolitan markets. Overseas migration drives net population gains in the broader SA2 area, averaging 598 arrivals per year, while internal outflow runs at minus 598, producing a flat net position. Development activity sits at 21 approvals in the past 12 months, including secondary dwellings and dwelling houses under Complying Development Certificates, signalling modest but active infill. Rent grew 32.0% over the decade, which is faster than income growth of 15.0%, compressing affordability for tenants.
Development Activity
Total DAs
114
Last 12 Months
23
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+4.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 40 matches the national figure exactly, but the trajectory is aging: the senior share rose 4.6 points and the young-adult share fell 5.3 points over the decade. The overseas-born rate of 48.7% is 27.1 percentage points above national, driven primarily by Vietnamese ancestry (826 residents), followed by Chinese (304) and English (299). Buddhism is the second-largest religion at 590 adherents, behind Christianity at 1,003, reflecting the Southeast Asian community concentration. Average household size of 3.1 is 0.6 above the national figure, consistent with multi-generational family arrangements. University qualifications reach 30.6%, just 0.5 percentage points above national, suggesting the community is broadly educated but not at the professional-precinct end of the spectrum.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.1%
Houses
2.1%
Townhouse
2.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits almost evenly between outright owners at 37.9% and mortgage holders at 38.0%, with renters making up the remaining 24.1%. This near-parity between owners and mortgagors is common in suburbs where established migrant families have paid off homes alongside newer buyers entering at current prices. Separate houses at 95.1% of dwellings is unusually high compared to the broader south-west Sydney average, making the market less liquid but more stable. Three-bedroom homes account for 50.5% of stock and 4-plus bedroom homes 38.0%, with only 9.7% being two-bedroom or smaller. The price-to-income ratio is elevated: at $1,180,000 median and $1,528 weekly household income, the multiple sits near 15 times annual income, which is well above national norms. Rent-to-income of 26.2% stays below stress levels for tenants, though mortgage holders exceed the 30% threshold.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$576
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.9%
Unoccupied
40
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.2% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
17.8%
Couples, no children
2,108
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employing industry at 14.9% (71 workers), followed by Construction at 9.9% (47) and Education at 8.6% (41), with Manufacturing and Transport both at 7.8% (37 each). By occupation, Professionals and Machinery/Drivers are almost tied at 141 and 135 workers respectively, an unusual split that reflects both white-collar healthcare roles and trade/logistics employment. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is higher than the broader Sydney average, and participation sits at 36.0%, partly because 1,079 residents are not in the labour force. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 1 ranks Lansvale in the lowest 10% nationally for relative disadvantage, driven by lower incomes and higher unemployment rates compared to most Australian suburbs. Real income growth was 15.0% over the decade, but started from a low base at the 48th income percentile.
Unemployment
5.7%
Labour Force
11,381
Unemployed
648
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.8%
Part-time
26.1%
Participation
36.0%
Employed
713
Occupations
Top Industries
University
30.6%
Postgraduate
4.4%
Born Overseas
48.7%
Dwellings
768
Transport to Work
Lansvale is heavily car-dependent: 86.1% of residents drive to work, compared to a national average closer to 70%, while only 3.7% use public transport and 2.2% walk or cycle. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary, so families use schools in neighbouring Cabramatta, Carramar and Fairfield areas. The IRSAD decile of 1 places Lansvale in the lowest advantage tier nationally, and 6.5% of residents (158 people) need daily assistance, a rate above many comparable suburbs. Rent-to-income at 26.2% is manageable for tenants, below the 30% stress level, though mortgage holders at 30.2% sit at the threshold. Crime statistics are not available in the current dataset. The volunteering rate of 6.8% is modest, and the high car reliance points to a suburb where public infrastructure access is limited relative to its Sydney location.
Drive
86.1%
Public Transport
3.7%
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.08%/yr
(-20 people/yr)
EstablishedAnnual population growth in the broader SA2 area is effectively flat at minus 0.08%, losing around 20 persons per year. The broader area population was 24,407 in 2024, below the pre-COVID level of 25,286, and medium forecasts project a gradual drift down to approximately 24,325 by 2031. The gentrification score of 18 classifies Lansvale as not gentrifying, consistent with SEIFA remaining at decile 1 on both IRSD and IRSAD. However, rent grew 32.0% over the decade while population barely moved, indicating supply scarcity is pushing rents rather than demand growth. Affordability improved modestly from 75.5% in 2011 to 70.5% in 2021, a sign that higher incomes have partially offset price rises. Population change over 10 years was 3.1%, well below national growth rates, and the age trajectory is aging rather than rejuvenating.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+598
Net Internal / yr
-598
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -598/yr, Strong overseas inflow +598/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Lansvale compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lansvale a good suburb to live in?
Lansvale suits established families who value detached housing and a culturally connected community, with 95.1% separate houses and an overseas-born rate of 48.7%, which is 27.1 points above the national average. The trade-offs are a SEIFA IRSD decile 1 ranking (lowest 10% nationally), an 8.1% unemployment rate, and heavy car dependence at 86.1% of commuters driving to work.
What is the median house price in Lansvale?
The median house price is $1,180,000, up 7.0% from $1,102,500 in 2024. Weekly rent averages $400 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.2%, which sits at the stress threshold given household income at the 48th percentile nationally.
What schools are in Lansvale?
No schools are recorded inside the Lansvale suburb boundary in this dataset. Families typically use schools in neighbouring Cabramatta, Carramar and Fairfield, which are within a short drive. University qualifications in Lansvale reach 30.6%, just above the national average of 30.1%.
Is Lansvale safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Lansvale in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 1 on IRSD, the lowest tier nationally for relative disadvantage, and 6.5% of its 2,595 residents (158 people) need daily assistance, both suggesting residents face above-average socioeconomic pressure compared to other NSW suburbs.
Is Lansvale good for property investment?
Rent of $400 a week against a $1,180,000 median implies a gross yield near 1.8%, below the national average for detached houses, and a 4.9% vacancy rate is elevated. However, rent grew 32.0% over the decade while the stock of 95.1% separate houses is very limited. Overseas migration of 598 per year to the SA2 area sustains tenant demand, but flat population growth means capital growth depends on supply scarcity rather than population expansion.
How is Lansvale's population changing?
Annual population change is minus 0.08%, losing about 20 persons per year from the broader SA2 area. The 10-year population change was 3.1%, well below national growth rates. The suburb is not gentrifying (score 18), the senior share rose 4.6 points over the decade and overseas migration of 598 per year is the only positive driver, offset by equal internal outflow.
What languages are spoken in Lansvale?
With 48.7% of residents born overseas, 27.1 points above the national average, Lansvale is one of the most internationally diverse suburbs in south-west Sydney. The leading non-English languages are Arabic (88 speakers), Cantonese (39), Khmer (28) and Mandarin (27), reflecting the Vietnamese (826) and Chinese (304) ancestry communities that make up the largest groups.
How much development is happening in Lansvale?
There were 21 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including secondary dwellings and single dwelling houses under Complying Development Certificates. This moderate level of activity is consistent with established infill development in a suburb where 95.1% of dwellings are already separate houses and population growth is near zero at minus 0.08% annually.
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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