Lidsdale NSW

Postcode 2790 · Lithgow LGA

Lidsdale is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Lithgow local government area (postcode 2790). With a population of 471, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $108K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Lidsdale is $385,000, having dropped significantly 43.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,560.

Public transport access includes 15 bus stops. The crime rate in the Lithgow LGA is moderate at 4,769 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Lidsdale offers a gross rental yield of 6.1%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($385K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 3.6x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -43.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.1% High Yield
Price vs State$385K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability3.6x Affordable
Price Momentum-43.4% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education2/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$385K
-43.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$313
POPULATION
471
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$2,083
Personal Income /wk$774
Mortgage /mth$1,560
CRIME (Lithgow LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,769
Total Incidents989
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops15
Data: 2025