Lithgow NSW 2790 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Lithgow is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2790). The median sale price is $550k (+175% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $440/week, a gross rental yield of about 4.2%. It has a population of about 4,956 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $385,000 |
| 2022 | $485,000 |
| 2023 | $478,000 |
| 2024 | $490,000 |
| 2025 | $526,250 |
| 2026 | $550,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $310 |
| 3-bedroom | $450 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (92% of recorded sales, most commonly around 300-500㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 4,956
- Median age: 49
- Median weekly household income: $1,010
- Average household size: 2
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 888 · 10th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 883 · 10th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Lithgow
- Lithgow High School · Secondary School
- Lithgow Public School · Primary School
- Cooerwull Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Lithgow Station (train), about 0.3 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Lithgow?
The median sale price in Lithgow NSW 2790 is $550,000, up 175% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Lithgow?
The median weekly rent in Lithgow (postcode 2790) is $440 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Lithgow?
The estimated gross rental yield in Lithgow is about 4.2%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Lithgow?
Schools located in Lithgow include Lithgow High School, Lithgow Public School, Cooerwull Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Bowenfels 2790
- Hartley 2790
- Vale Of Clwydd 2790
- Sheedys Gully 2790
- Littleton 2790
- Marrangaroo 2790
- Morts Estate 2790
- South Littleton 2790
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.