Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Homebush West scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Homebush West | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 20 | 42 |
| Safety | 38 | 22 |
| Wealth | 32 | 26 |
| Value | 66 | 18 |
| Parks | 28 | 15 |
| Cafés | 80 | 52 |
| Transit | 19 | 38 |
| Green space | 4 | 28 |
| Active & healthy | 35 | 46 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 44 | 34 |
| Median rent | $431/wk | $500/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | — | $1,979,000 |
| Population | 9,108 | 23,663 |
| Full profile | Homebush West in full | Lidcombe in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Homebush West scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Homebush West scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Homebush West or Lidcombe.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →