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Lithgow NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lithgow, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Lithgow NSW is 4,956 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lithgow is $602 per week ($31,304 per year). Median rent in Lithgow is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Lithgow has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Lithgow has a population density of 829.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Lithgow is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lithgow is $1,326.
There were 184 recorded offences in Lithgow in 2025-26, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (44 offences).
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Lithgow Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lithgow Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lithgow Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Lithgow Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Lithgow Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Lithgow Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Lithgow Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Lithgow Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Lithgow Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Lithgow Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Lithgow Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Lithgow Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Lithgow Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Lithgow Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Lithgow School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Lithgow Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Lithgow Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Lithgow Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Lithgow How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Lithgow Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Lithgow Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Lithgow Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Lithgow Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Lithgow Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Lithgow Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Lithgow Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Lithgow Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Lithgow Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Lithgow Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Lithgow When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Lithgow Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Lithgow Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Lithgow Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Lithgow Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Lithgow Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 184 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Lithgow Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lithgow
What is the population of Lithgow NSW?
The population of Lithgow NSW is 4,956 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 829.3 people per km².Lithgow is ranked #1,580 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Lithgow?
The median personal income in Lithgow NSW is $602 per week, or $31,304 per year.The median household income is $1,010 per week.Family income is $1,422 per week.Lithgow is ranked #7,049 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Lithgow?
Median rent in Lithgow NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 27.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Lithgow ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Lithgow?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lithgow NSW is $1,326. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Lithgow?
The median age in Lithgow NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Lithgow a good suburb to live in?
Lithgow is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,956.The median income is $602/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12356. All dollar figures in AUD.