NSW Property Intelligence
LidcombeNSW 2141
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Lidcombe is home to ~23,663 residents (median age 33), with 44% of households renting.
Rent in Lidcombe
The median house rent in Lidcombe is $775/week (222 new leases). Units have a median of $780/week (1146 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2141, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $490/wk | $680/wk |
| 2 | $645/wk | $800/wk |
| 3 | $765/wk | $1000/wk |
| 4+ | $1000/wk | $1450/wk |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Lidcombe fall in the intake zones of Concord High School, Lidcombe Public School, Birrong Girls High School, Birrong Boys High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Concord High School#415 of 2159 in NSW
- Lidcombe Public School#712 of 2159 in NSW
- Birrong Girls High School#1282 of 2159 in NSW
- Birrong Boys High School#1487 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Lidcombe has 12 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Betty Elaine Kindergarten, Early Minds Education & Care Centre, Hilltop Childcare Centre - Lidcombe.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Lidcombe Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Homebush West Town Centre, Berala Shopping Centre, Flemington Markets. 1 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Lidcombe (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 224 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 65 | Upward |
| Homicide | 1 | Upward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 48 | Stable |
Development activity
183 development applications were lodged in Lidcombe over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Lidcombe — quick answers
What is the median rent in Lidcombe?
Houses in Lidcombe (postcode 2141) have a median asking rent of $775/week; units have a median of $780/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Lidcombe?
Lidcombe addresses can be zoned for Concord High School, Lidcombe Public School, Birrong Girls High School, Birrong Boys High School. Concord High School ranks in roughly the top 19% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Lidcombe?
Lidcombe has 12 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How long is the commute from Lidcombe to the Sydney CBD?
From Lidcombe Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 34 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Lidcombe?
183 development applications were lodged in Lidcombe in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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