Median house price
$563k
+4.2% change
NSW · Lithgow Council
Lithgow, 2790
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,990
Growth (1 yr)
-0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
-3.8%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,010/wk
Employment rate
44.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$563,000
Languages at home
6.4%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Italian, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- National parks
Suburb profile
Lithgow is a regional mid-sized suburb in Lithgow Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Sydney. Neighbouring centres cover more of the weekly rhythm than the distant capital does. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
For regional towns, the café and dining scene is notably rich, with locals returning to favourite spots. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trains also serving the suburb.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Desirability rates good overall, led by schools and education, plus growth momentum, while community and employment, plus safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
At a glance
Lithgow snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$450/wk
Houses $450 · Units $335
Population (ERP)
4,990
-0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#8
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
77th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
2nd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
15th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 64.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 8% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 590th in Australia
- State rank
- 154th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #8 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #22 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $335
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $450
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $450
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 114
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $563,000
- Median price change
- +4.2%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
4,990(June 2025)
-0.9% annual · -3.8% over 5 years · 2th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.9%
- 5-year growth
- -3.8%
- Change in 1 year
- -48
- Change in 5 years
- -196
- Growth rank in NSW
- 2th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,900), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,956
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,010
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 292 of 2,568
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,326
- Employment rate
- 44.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,852 / 304 / 90 (+ 15 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 532
- Against the person
- 152
- Against property
- 191
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 106.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 33 residents
- State safety percentile
- 77.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order115
- Breach Bail Conditions121
- Domestic Violence Related Assault131
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment178
- Malicious Damage To Property160
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 918.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 15th
School list
- Lithgow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 919 · 15th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 324 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School LithgowPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 993 · 44th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 287 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Lithgow High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 918 · 15th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 654 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Cooerwull Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 906 · 12th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 258 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- First GrammarBridge Streetchildcare
- The Little Learning TreeProto Avenuechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
182 public transport stops in this suburb
- CCP Railway Pde E
- CCP Railway Pde W
- ENT Railway Pde
- Lithgow Station
- STR/LFT To P1/2
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
440 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
12 restaurants · 7 cafes · 5 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 3 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 32 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 15 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 182 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 40 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.41
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 6.46
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.03
Food & drink(32)
- Bills Old Fashioned Cakes & PiesBakery
70 Main Street
- Chi Cong Hot BreadBakery
- Wollemi Bakery and CafeBakery
203 Main Street
- Bluebird CafeCafe
Unit 1 112-118 Main Street
- Busy Corner TakeawayCafe
52 Main Street
- Coffee On MortCafe
164 Mort Street
- Hometown CafeCafe
48 Main Street
- Onelia's PlaceCafe
176 Main Street
- The Lithgow Tin ShedCafe
69 Bridge Street
- Vanilla CafeCafe
32 Main Street
- Burger BitesFast food
160 Main Street
- Domino'sFast food
190 Main Street West
- Lithgow TakeawayFast food
Unit 1 149 Main Street
- SubwayFast food
- The Fast FoxFast food
275 Main Street
- Commercial Hotel MotelPub
- Court House HotelPub
- Lansdowne HotelPub
- Lithgow HotelPub
- Tattersalls HotelPub
151 Main Street
- Blue Sky RestaurantRestaurant
192 Main Street West
- Emerald Lantern Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
13 Main Street
- ESK Bar & GrillRestaurant
- Lithgow Palace Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
59 Main Street
- Memory Lane BistroRestaurant
1 Main Street
- Noi's Thai RestaurantRestaurant
202 Main Street
- Pappadino's Pizza RestaurantRestaurant
- Patiala ShahiRestaurant
- Pho 68Restaurant
- Pizza HutRestaurant
- The Blue FoxRestaurant
277 Main Street
- The Workies BistroRestaurant
3-7 Tank Street
Shopping(4)
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
41 Lithgow Street
- WoolworthsSupermarket
232-234 Mort Street
Community(8)
- First GrammarChildcare
15 Bridge Street
- The Little Learning TreeChildcare
21 Proto Avenue
- Community centre
- Lithgow LibraryLibrary
- Cooerwull Public SchoolSchool
319 Main Street, Lithgow
- Lithgow High SchoolSchool
1A Pau Street, Lithgow
- Lithgow Primary SchoolSchool
163 Mort Street, Lithgow
- St Patrick's SchoolSchool
Health & services(9)
- Eskbank SurgeryClinic
31 Eskbank Street
- Ochre Health Medical CentreClinic
- Lithgow DentalDentist
- Lithgow OrthodonticsDentist
11 Bridge Street
- Smiles to you Lithgow Denture ClinicDentist
- Lithgow Family Medical PracticeMedical clinic
- Dougherty's PharmacyPharmacy
- Hopes PharmacyPharmacy
141 Main Street
- Lithgow Veterinary HospitalVeterinary
239 Main Street
Sport & outdoors(52)
- Alexandra ParkPark
0 Railway Parade, Lithgow
- Blast Furnace ParkPark
- Gas Works ParkPark
- Hamond ParkPark
23 Hill Street, Lithgow
- Kiddle ParkPark
Lithgow
- Marjorie Jackson ParkPark
- Mort Street ReservePark
- Park
- Pioneers Heritage ParkPark
- Queen Elizabeth ParkPark
- Rotary ParkPark
0 Main Street, Lithgow
- Picnic area
- Playground (3)
- Lithgow City Bowling ClubSports centre
- Lithgow Greyhound Racing ClubSports centre
- Lithgow Squash CentreSports centre
- PCYC LithgowSports centre
- Sports centre
- Lithgow Skate ParkSports field
- Sports field
- Lithgow Olympic PoolSwimming pool
- Swimming pool (29)
Entertainment(5)
- Eskbank HouseMuseum
- Lithgow Small Arms Factory MuseumMuseum
69 Methven Street
- Union TheatreTheatre
65 Bridge Street
- Bracey LookoutViewpoint
- Viewpoint
Transport(41)
38 bus stops · 3 train stations
Other(99)
- Bottle Mart ExpressAlcohol
- BWSAlcohol
- Local LiquorAlcohol
- Emu Springs Antiques & Old WaresAntiques
17 Main Street
- ANZBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- NABBank
- St.GeorgeBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq
- Bench (19)
- Bleachers (2)
- Reader's HeavenBooks
180-184 Mort Street
- Lean & Bennett ToyotaCar
255 Main Street
- Auto Parts CentralCar Parts
- BursonCar Parts
151a Mort Street
- Supercheap AutoCar Parts
- SIXTCar Rental
220 Main Street
- Bill Evans Auto RepairsCar repair
Unit 4 10-12 Donald Street
- Mick's Automotive & Exhaust CentreCar repair
- Car wash
- VinniesCharity
193-197 Main Street
- R & K Workwear & EmbroideryClothes
173-175 Main Street
- Western Institute of TAFECollege
- Western Institute of TAFE, Lithgow CampusCollege
- C&W PrintCopyshop
- Lithgow City CouncilCouncil Chambers
- Courthouse
- Absolute Dance StudiosDance
- DimmeysDepartment Store
158 Main Street
- Harvey NormanDepartment Store
175 Main Street
- Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
- Drinking water
- TLE Electrical LithgowElectrical
307 Main Street
- ChargefoxEV charging
- Eskbank St Car ParkEV charging
- TritiumEV charging
- Civic BallroomEvents Venue
George Coates Avenue
- Lithgow Fire StationFire station
- Fountain
- Kerry Linegar FuneralsFuneral Directors
- Lithgow Furniture and BeddingFurniture
1 Railway Parade
- Gang Gang GalleryGallery
Unit 206 206 Main Street, Lithgow
- Garden (7)
- Garden Centre
- Lithgow Landscape & Produce SuppliesGarden Centre
4 Donald Street
- EnhanceGas
- Gas
- BellisimoGift
27 Main Street
- Bianca VillaGift
7 Main Street
- TeaseHairdresser
- Tough Grind BarbersHairdresser
63 Main Street
- Clever Clippers BarbersHairdresser Supply
- Grand Central HotelHotel
69 Main Street
- Information (10)
- Best Value KitchensKitchen
183 Main Street
- Lithgow LaundryLaundry
- Club LithgowLicensed Club
- Lithgow Workmens ClubLicensed Club
- Samsara Wellness Thai Massage LithgowMassage
Unit 18 20 Main Street
- Spinal and Sports Injury ClinicMedical
- TelstraMobile Phone
179 Main Street
- Commercial Hotel MotelMotel
- Lithgow Bike StopMotorcycle
219 Main Street, Lithgow
- High Street MusicMusic
165a Main Street
- CooindaNursing Home
- Outdoor Seating
- Parking (48)
- Western Sydney UniversityParking
- Parking Entrance
- Parking Space (80)
- EG AustraliaPetrol station
- EnhancePetrol station
- Mid Town FuelsPetrol station
- Tablelands PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
- Picnic Table (21)
- Hoskins Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- Lithgow Christian FellowshipPlace of worship
- St Paul's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- Podiatrist
- Lithgow Police StationPolice
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (2)
- Lithgow Post OfficePost office
- Public toilets
- Lithgow and Distric Rescue SquadRescue Station
- Old Denis SeafoodSeafood
- Shelter (10)
- The Salvation ArmySocial Facility
- MOVE-FMStudio
- Taxi
- TelstraTelephone
- King of the PackTobacco
- Track
- TyrepowerTyres
227 Main Street
- Western Sydney University - Lithgow CampusUniversity
- Smart DollarVariety Store
- Waste Basket (3)
- JM Robson Aquatic CentreYes
George Coates Avenue
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
12 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alexandra ParkPark
- Blast Furnace ParkPark
- Gas Works ParkPark
- Hamond ParkPark
- Kiddle ParkPark
- Lake Pillans WetlandsPark
- Marjorie Jackson ParkPark
- Mort Street ReservePark
- Pioneers Heritage ParkPark
- Queen Elizabeth ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 22
- Parks (OSM)
- 15
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Hoskins Uniting Church
- Lithgow Christian Fellowship
- St Paul's Anglican Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 12
- Nearest hospital
- Lithgow Private Hospital (3.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Civic BallroomGeorge Coates AvenueVaccination_Centre
- Dougherty's PharmacyPharmacy
- Eskbank SurgeryEskbank StreetClinic
- Hopes PharmacyMain StreetPharmacy
- Lithgow DentalDentist
- Lithgow Family Medical PracticeDoctor
- Lithgow OrthodonticsBridge StreetDentist
- Ochre Health Medical CentreClinic
- PodiatristPodiatrist
- Smiles to you Lithgow Denture ClinicDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 197
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 39.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 282 mm · ~35 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 241 mm · ~30 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 11° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 179 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 201 mm · ~25 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 15 proposals
August 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Recreation facility (outdoor)2 LITHGOW STREET LITHGOW 2790Under Assessment
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space11 DONALD STREET LITHGOW 2790Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision222 MAIN STREET LITHGOW 2790Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure61 BENT STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation36 CUPRO STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Supporting Development25 HILL STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)81 MARTINI PARADE LITHGOW 2790Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development19 WATTLE GROVE LITHGOW 2790Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure128 HASSANS WALLS ROAD LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Supporting Development76 CUPRO STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)81 MARTINI PARADE LITHGOW 2790Withdrawn
February 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure14 BRIDGE STREET LITHGOW 2790Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation24A ORDNANCE AVENUE LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 MORTLOCK CLOSE LITHGOW 2790Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (major)1 UNION STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)2 ROY STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure73 RIFLE PARADE LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Public administration building140 MORT STREET LITHGOW 2790Withdrawn
September 2025
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Automotive/truck premises; Vehicle repair station147-149 MORT STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure283 MAIN STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation36 CUPRO STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
August 2025
- Subdivision44 BENT STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure58 RIFLE PARADE LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure60A BENT STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 SPRING STREET LITHGOW 2790Withdrawn
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation36 CUPRO STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces23 CUPRO STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
May 2025
- Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading223 main street lithgow 2790Withdrawn
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)81 MARTINI PARADE LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care22 LITHGOW STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia214 MAIN STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
March 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Centre-based child care20 CURTIN PLACE LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation24A ORDNANCE AVENUE LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry54 BARTON STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
January 2025
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Service station353 MAIN STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Home business; Home occupation; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia11 MAIN STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Subdivision124 MORT STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation31 MALVERN STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
October 2024
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure58 HAYLEY STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Subdivision9 SPRING STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
September 2024
- Demolition; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure54-56 MAIN STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure198 INCH STREET LITHGOW 2790Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)214 MAIN STREET LITHGOW 2790Withdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Use an alternative route. Expect delays. Allow extra travel time.Gas Works Lane, Bridge Street06 Jun 2026 – 21 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
5 heritage places
- Eskbank House and Moveable Collections70 Inch Street, LithgowSHR
- Eskbank Railway Station groupMain Western railway, LithgowSHR
- Lithgow (James Street) UnderbridgeJames Street, LithgowSHR
- Lithgow Blast FurnaceInch Street, LithgowSHR
- Lithgow Railway Station Group and ResidenceRailway Parade, LithgowSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Calare
- Member of Parliament
- Andrew GEE (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 124,664
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.3%Labor 37.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 10.7 km away).
Coalition 49.0%Labor 51.0%
13.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Lithgow CentralLabor 51.7% · Coalition 48.3% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- Lithgow HermitageLabor 45.6% · Coalition 54.4% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Lithgow CooerwullLabor 48.1% · Coalition 51.9% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Lithgow Tweed MillsLabor 40.5% · Coalition 59.5% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Lithgow Oakey ParkLabor 49.7% · Coalition 50.3% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Lithgow Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.