Liberty Grove (NSW)

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Based on examination of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside address files validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Liberty Grove has an estimated population of approximately 1,930 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 125 residents (6.1%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,055 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 1,906, estimated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and post-Census address verification. This population level translates to a density ratio of 8,391 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of national areas analyzed by Districts, indicating that land here is an extremely sought-after resource. Growth in the local population was mainly propelled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 84.0% of all population increases in recent times.

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Liberty Grove contains a highly qualified labor force, featuring a strong concentration of professional services and a jobless rate of just 3.7%, according to Districts calculations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,062 residents are employed, with the jobless rate sitting 0.4% below the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, while workforce participation corresponds closely to the Greater Sydney level of 69.1%. Census responses indicate a substantial 58.7% of employed residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown restrictions must be taken into account.

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The suburb of Liberty Grove's earnings level is exceptionally high on a national scale, based on the latest ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. The median income for taxpayers in the suburb of Liberty Grove is $63,939, with the average income reaching $89,813, compared to Greater Sydney metrics of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates suggest figures of roughly $70,538 (median) and $99,082 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and individual incomes are all highly ranked in Liberty Grove, falling between the 86th and 93rd percentiles across the country. The earnings distribution is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which accounts for of residents ( people), matching the broader region where this group makes up . High earners are highly visible, with earning more than weekly, pointing to robust purchasing capacity in the community. Elevated housing costs consume of income, yet strong overall earnings keep disposable income in the nd percentile, and the area's SEIFA income score falls in the th decile.

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Residential architecture in Liberty Grove at the time of the most recent Census consisted of 9.2% houses and 90.8% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, units, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro ratio of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Liberty Grove was lower than the Sydney metro level, standing at 21.7%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (40.6%) or occupied by tenants (37.7%). The median monthly home loan repayment locally was below the Sydney metro standard at $2,261, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470. On a national basis, mortgage payments in Liberty Grove are considerably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are substantially higher than the national benchmark of $375.

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Family households constitute the bulk of living arrangements at 79.1% of all households, consisting of 44.4% couples raising children, 22.2% couples without children, and 12.5% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.9%, with lone person households representing 15.4% and group households making up 4.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people matches the Greater Sydney average.

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Academic achievement in Liberty Grove is well above broader standards, with 55.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% throughout NSW. This major educational lead positions the locality well for knowledge-intensive fields. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 34.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational training represents 19.6% of qualifications for residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (9.2%).

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Health indicators show excellent results in Liberty Grove, based on Districts analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, which reveals very low rates of common illnesses across all age cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 62% of the total population (1,203 people). This is in comparison to 59.9% for Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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Liberty Grove ranks among the most culturally diverse locations nationwide, with 59.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 57.0% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 45.0% of the local population. However, the most distinct concentration is seen in Hinduism, which represents 11.2% of residents, significantly above the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

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With a median age of 37, Liberty Grove aligns with the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is close to the Australian figure of 38 years. The 35 - 44 age cohort represents a strong segment at 20.0% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 75 - 84 cohort is less common at 3.6%. This concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 is well above the national level of 14.3%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 10.8% to 13.1% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group has risen from 13.5% to 15.2%. Conversely, the 45 to group has contracted from to and the to group has decreased from to . Projecting forward to demographic forecasts indicate notable changes in Liberty Grove's age profile. Driven by these shifts, the to cohort is projected to expand by ( people), growing to from . At the same time, the to and to cohorts will experience declines in resident numbers.

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Liberty Grove currently has an estimated 115 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 49 children aged 0-2 and 33 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 15% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 15% by 2041 (to approximately 132 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 165. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.