Lethbridge Park
A median house price of $783,500 sitting in a suburb that scores decile 1 on all four SEIFA indexes is the defining tension in Lethbridge Park. Household income runs in the 16.4th percentile nationally, yet prices climbed 13.7% in a single year from $730,000 in 2024 to $830,000 in 2025, because Sydney's affordability squeeze is pushing buyers into this western pocket of postcode 2770. The resident base is young, with a median age of 32, fully 8 years below the national figure, and renters form the majority at 59.3% of dwellings. University qualifications reach only 11.5%, which is 18.6 points below national, and the workforce leans heavily toward Machinery operators, Drivers and Labourers rather than knowledge sectors.
Population
4,730
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,073/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
25
Median House
$784K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
At $783,500 the median house is far below most of Sydney, which is exactly why entry buyers look here, and the 13.7% one-year jump from $730,000 to $830,000 shows the demand catching up. The stock suits families: 90.0% are separate houses against just 7.4% apartments, and 65.0% carry three bedrooms with another 21.2% at four or more, so detached living on a block is the norm rather than the exception. The catch is serviceability. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, but against a household income in the 16.4th percentile that produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 37.3%, well above the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners (19.1%) trail mortgage holders (21.7%), and both are dwarfed by renters, signalling a market where buying remains a stretch for many locals.
For Buyers
At $783,500 the median house is far below most of Sydney, which is exactly why entry buyers look here, and the 13.7% one-year jump from $730,000 to $830,000 shows the demand catching up. The stock suits families: 90.0% are separate houses against just 7.4% apartments, and 65.0% carry three bedrooms with another 21.2% at four or more, so detached living on a block is the norm rather than the exception. The catch is serviceability. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, but against a household income in the 16.4th percentile that produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 37.3%, well above the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners (19.1%) trail mortgage holders (21.7%), and both are dwarfed by renters, signalling a market where buying remains a stretch for many locals.
For Investors
A 59.3% renter share gives landlords the deepest tenant pool in the area, and at $300 a week against the $783,500 median the gross yield lands near 2.0%, low in absolute terms but stronger than premium Sydney suburbs where yields fall below 1.5%. The 8.2% vacancy rate is moderate and points to steady rather than tight demand. The standout signal is development: 25 applications in 12 months, and the recent samples are almost entirely secondary dwellings lodged as Complying Development Certificates, meaning investors are adding granny flats to existing blocks to lift rental income. Forecast migration supports this, with overseas arrivals adding 183 residents a year even as net internal migration removes 194. With annual population growth of 1.55% and rent growth of 60% over the period, the case rests on yield plus dual-occupancy upside rather than rapid capital gains.
Development Activity
Total DAs
124
Last 12 Months
25
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-13.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Lethbridge Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Lethbridge Park Public School
P-6 · 437 students
Demographics
The median age of 32 runs 8 years below the national figure, marking this as a young, family-forming suburb rather than an aging one. Average household size is 2.7, which is 0.2 above national, consistent with the 1,174 couples with children that outnumber the 547 couples without. Overseas-born residents reach 26.1%, which is 4.5 points above national, and the cultural mix is distinctive: ancestry is led by English (1,269) but with a strong Samoan presence (270), and Samoan (100 speakers) is the most common non-English language ahead of Arabic (59) and Hindi (27). University qualifications sit at just 11.5%, fully 18.6 points below national, which helps explain why the workforce skews toward trades and manual occupations rather than professional roles.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
90.0%
Houses
2.3%
Townhouse
7.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tilts decisively toward renting: 59.3% rent, while only 21.7% carry a mortgage and 19.1% own outright, an unusual order where renters dominate both ownership classes combined. The stock is overwhelmingly detached at 90.0% separate houses, with apartments a marginal 7.4%, and three-bedroom homes account for 65.0% of dwellings. The median house price rose from $730,000 in 2024 to $830,000 in 2025, a 13.7% one-year move that outpaces wage growth. That divergence shows in the stress numbers: mortgage-to-income reaches 37.3%, above the 30% threshold, while rent-to-income stays more manageable at 28.0%. Renting is the affordable path here because purchase prices have run ahead of the 16.4th-percentile incomes that local households earn.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$524
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.2%
Unoccupied
137
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
37.3% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
15.4%
Couples, no children
3,544
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce concentrates in lower-paying sectors, with Healthcare leading at 20.4% (112 workers), followed by Manufacturing at 10.9%, Transport at 10.0%, Retail at 8.9% and Construction at 8.0%. By occupation, Machinery operators and Drivers (304) and Labourers (231) form the largest groups, well ahead of Clerical (127) and Sales (116), which aligns with the decile 1 IEO score for education and occupation. The labour market is strained: unemployment runs at 13.5%, far above the national rate, and participation is only 34.5% because 1,665 residents sit outside the labour force. All four SEIFA indexes land in decile 1, the most disadvantaged tier nationally, yet real incomes still grew 36.8% over the decade, a sign of gradual improvement off a low base.
Unemployment
14.8%
Labour Force
10,563
Unemployed
1,560
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.9%
Part-time
21.6%
Participation
34.5%
Employed
1,063
Occupations
Top Industries
University
11.5%
Postgraduate
2.7%
Born Overseas
26.1%
Dwellings
1,532
Transport to Work
Lethbridge Park is heavily car-dependent, with 82.9% of commuters driving, well above the national average, while only 3.3% use public transport and 1.8% walk or cycle, reflecting its outer-western, low-density layout at 2,912.9 residents per km2. The suburb scores decile 1 on IRSAD and decile 1 on IRSD, the most disadvantaged tier nationally, and 10.3% of residents (426 people) need daily assistance, above what a young median age of 32 would otherwise suggest. Volunteering runs low at 6.8%. No schools are recorded inside the 1.62 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a notable gap given the family-heavy profile with 1,174 couples raising children locally.
Drive
82.9%
Public Transport
3.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.55%/yr
(+355 people/yr)
EstablishedLethbridge Park is classified as established yet growing steadily, with annual population growth of 1.55% (about 355 people a year) and a 34.3% rise over the past decade, a much faster expansion than its established label suggests. The medium forecast lifts the broader population from 23,652 in 2026 to 25,427 by 2031. Overseas migration is the primary driver, adding 183 residents annually, while net internal migration removes 194, so growth depends on new arrivals rather than Sydneysiders moving in. The gentrification reading is early signs with a score of 23, supported by a 38% population gain since 2011 and a full recovery from the COVID dip. Affordability improved from 51.5% in 2011 to 49.0% in 2021, easing slowly as incomes rose.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+183
Net Internal / yr
-194
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +38% since 2011, Net internal outflow -194/yr, COVID recovered (-2% dip → full recovery)
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Lethbridge Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lethbridge Park a good suburb to live in?
Lethbridge Park suits buyers priced out of central Sydney, with a $783,500 median house price and 90.0% detached homes. The trade-offs are real: it scores decile 1 on all four SEIFA indexes, the most disadvantaged tier nationally, and household income sits in the 16.4th percentile.
What is the median house price in Lethbridge Park?
The median house price is $783,500. Prices rose 13.7% in one year, from $730,000 in 2024 to $830,000 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $300 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,733, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 37.3%, above the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Lethbridge Park?
No schools are recorded inside the 1.62 km2 Lethbridge Park boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. This matters locally given the family-heavy profile, with 1,174 couples raising children compared to 547 couples without.
Is Lethbridge Park safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Lethbridge Park in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 1 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the lowest tier, and 10.3% of its residents (426 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a higher-disadvantage area.
Is Lethbridge Park good for property investment?
Rent of $300 a week against the $783,500 median gives a gross yield near 2.0%, stronger than premium Sydney suburbs below 1.5%, with a deep tenant pool since 59.3% of dwellings rent. Investors are adding granny flats, with 25 development applications lodged in 12 months, mostly secondary dwellings.
How is Lethbridge Park's population changing?
Population growth runs at 1.55% a year, about 355 people, with a 34.3% rise over the past decade. Overseas migration drives this, adding 183 residents annually, while net internal migration removes 194. The median age of 32 sits 8 years below national, marking a young, family-forming base.
What languages are spoken in Lethbridge Park?
About 26.1% of residents were born overseas, 4.5 points above the national figure. English is dominant, with Samoan the most common non-English language at 100 speakers, ahead of Arabic (59), Hindi (27) and Urdu (13), reflecting a notable Pacific Islander community in the area.
How much development is happening in Lethbridge Park?
There were 25 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. The recent samples are almost all secondary dwellings, or granny flats, lodged as Complying Development Certificates, consistent with investors adding rental income to existing detached blocks that make up 90.0% of the stock.
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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