Liberty Grove
Packed into just 0.23 square kilometres at a density of 8,831 residents per km2, Liberty Grove is one of Sydney's most compressed high-income pockets. Household income sits at the 94.5th percentile nationally, yet 61.8% of dwellings are apartments and only 9.2% are separate houses. The overseas-born share reaches 57%, which is 35.4 percentage points above the national figure, and university qualifications at 64.7% run 34.6 points above national. Price history shows significant movement: the median fell from $1,217,500 in 2024 to $910,000 in 2025, a 25.3% decline that stands out against the broader Inner West market.
Population
2,055
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,663/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$1.1M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The current median house price is $910,000 based on 2025 data, down from $1,217,500 in 2024, a 25.3% fall that reflects both a price correction and the apartment-heavy composition of local stock. Separate houses represent only 9.2% of dwellings, so most buyers are choosing among apartments (61.8%) or semi-detached homes (29%). Three-bedroom dwellings dominate at 55.5% and two-bedroom at 35.8%, with 4-plus bedrooms rare at 8.7%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,261, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.6%, comfortably below stress levels even though household income is already in the 94.5th percentile nationally. Outright owners account for 21.8% compared to 40.3% carrying a mortgage, suggesting Liberty Grove still attracts active buyers rather than entrenched long-term holders.
For Buyers
The current median house price is $910,000 based on 2025 data, down from $1,217,500 in 2024, a 25.3% fall that reflects both a price correction and the apartment-heavy composition of local stock. Separate houses represent only 9.2% of dwellings, so most buyers are choosing among apartments (61.8%) or semi-detached homes (29%). Three-bedroom dwellings dominate at 55.5% and two-bedroom at 35.8%, with 4-plus bedrooms rare at 8.7%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,261, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.6%, comfortably below stress levels even though household income is already in the 94.5th percentile nationally. Outright owners account for 21.8% compared to 40.3% carrying a mortgage, suggesting Liberty Grove still attracts active buyers rather than entrenched long-term holders.
For Investors
The rental market carries a 37.8% renter share and weekly rent of $600, giving landlords a substantial tenant pool. Against the $910,000 median, that implies a gross yield around 3.4%, moderate by Sydney standards. The 5.6% vacancy rate is elevated compared to the broader Sydney average, signalling some softness in local apartment demand. No development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, so near-term new supply is not a pressure. Demand is underpinned by the suburb's position as a landing zone for overseas migrants, with 57% of residents born abroad and top languages including Mandarin, Korean, and Cantonese. The 73.5% of residents who stayed over the census period indicates reasonable retention despite high turnover by Inner West standards.
Development Activity
Total DAs
3
Last 12 Months
0
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
Demographics
Liberty Grove's median age of 37 is 3 years below the national figure, pointing to a younger working-age base than most comparable markets. The overseas-born share of 57% sits 35.4 percentage points above national, the single most distinctive demographic feature. The top ancestries are Chinese (456 residents), Indian (276) and Korean (213), and major non-English languages are Mandarin (95 speakers), Korean (85), Cantonese (84) and Hindi (60). University qualifications reach 64.7% of residents, which is 34.6 points above the national rate, placing Liberty Grove among the most educated suburbs in Sydney. Average household size is 2.7, slightly above the national average, and couples with children (871 families) outnumber couples without children (339 families) by a ratio of more than 2 to 1.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
9.2%
Houses
29.0%
Townhouse
61.8%
Apartment
Tenure
With 61.8% apartments and 29% semi-detached homes, separate houses make up only 9.2% of dwellings, an unusually low ratio that concentrates buyers into multi-dwelling stock. Three-bedroom units dominate at 55.5% and two-bedroom at 35.8%, reflecting families rather than single occupants. Tenure is split between mortgage holders (40.3%) and renters (37.8%), with outright owners at 21.8% lower than comparable established suburbs. The median declined from $1,217,500 in 2024 to $910,000 in 2025, a 25.3% fall. Monthly mortgage repayments run $2,261, and mortgage-to-income at 19.6% remains below the 30% stress threshold because household incomes are high relative to the national average, at the 94.5th percentile. Rent-to-income at 22.5% is also manageable for tenants.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,261
Rent / wk
$600
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$1,113
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.6%
Unoccupied
43
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
19.4%
Couples, no children
1,748
Total families
Economy & Employment
Liberty Grove's workforce skews strongly toward knowledge-intensive industries. Professional and Technical Services leads at 15.5% (134 workers), Finance at 13.4% (116), and Healthcare at 13.0% (112), with Education at 10.5% and Public Administration at 7.1%. By occupation, Professionals (427) and Managers (184) account for the two largest groups, consistent with the 64.7% university qualification rate that places the suburb well above the national average. Full-time employment runs at 71.3% of those employed. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is higher than might be expected for such a high-income suburb, partly because 457 residents are not in the labour force, which could reflect a mix of caregiving roles and study. Personal weekly income averages $1,113 and family income $2,867 per week.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
71.3%
Part-time
22.6%
Participation
62.3%
Employed
971
Occupations
Top Industries
University
64.7%
Postgraduate
22.3%
Born Overseas
57.0%
Dwellings
731
Transport to Work
Car travel accounts for 74.4% of commute modes, above the Sydney average, while 13.8% use public transport and 6.3% walk or cycle, modest but meaningful for such a dense suburb. With no schools recorded inside the 0.23 km2 boundary, families draw on neighbouring suburbs for schooling, a common trade-off in high-density urban precincts. Detailed crime statistics are not available for Liberty Grove, so direct comparisons cannot be made. Rent stress is absent: rent-to-income at 22.5% sits below the 30% threshold, and mortgage-to-income at 19.6% is also comfortable. Only 2.7% of residents (54 people) need daily assistance, below average for an urban suburb. Volunteering runs at 13.7%, and household income at the 94.5th percentile nationally indicates a well-resourced community.
Drive
74.4%
Public Transport
13.8%
Walk / Cycle
6.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Liberty Grove compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Liberty Grove a good suburb to live in?
Liberty Grove suits high-income professionals and families seeking an apartment lifestyle close to Sydney's Inner West. Household income ranks at the 94.5th percentile nationally, university qualifications reach 64.7% (34.6 points above national), and rent-to-income at 22.5% stays below stress levels. The trade-off is limited detached housing: only 9.2% of dwellings are separate houses.
What is the median house price in Liberty Grove?
The median house price in Liberty Grove is $910,000 based on 2025 data, down 25.3% from $1,217,500 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,261. Weekly rent averages $600, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.6% is below the 30% stress threshold for most buyers.
What schools are in Liberty Grove?
No schools are recorded within the Liberty Grove suburb boundary in this dataset. The suburb covers just 0.23 km2, so families typically access schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is highly educated, with 64.7% holding university qualifications, which is 34.6 percentage points above the national average.
Is Liberty Grove safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Liberty Grove in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb's household income ranks at the 94.5th percentile nationally, and only 2.7% of its 2,055 residents (54 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage, well-resourced area.
Is Liberty Grove good for property investment?
The 37.8% renter share and $600 weekly rent imply a gross yield around 3.4% against the $910,000 median, moderate for Sydney. The 5.6% vacancy rate is elevated, signalling some softness in apartment demand. The price fell 25.3% in one year, so investors should factor in ongoing correction risk before committing.
How is Liberty Grove's population changing?
Liberty Grove has 2,055 residents in a 0.23 km2 area, giving a density of 8,831 per km2. The suburb's high overseas-born share of 57% ties population growth closely to international migration. No new development applications were lodged in the 12-month window, so supply growth is constrained. The 73.5% resident retention rate suggests stable demand despite the price correction.
What languages are spoken in Liberty Grove?
About 57% of Liberty Grove residents were born overseas, which is 35.4 percentage points above the national figure. The top non-English languages spoken at home are Mandarin (95 speakers), Korean (85), Cantonese (84) and Hindi (60). The top ancestries are Chinese (456), Indian (276) and Korean (213).
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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