
Liberty Grove NSW 2138
Suburb summary
Liberty Grove, NSW 2138 is a waterfront residential suburb in Sydney’s Inner West & Inner West Fringe, popular in Liberty Grove suburb reviews and property searches for its urban setting and apartment-led housing. The suburb covers 0.2327 sq km, has a population of 2,254, median age 33, average household size 2.9, and 75% apartments versus 9% separate houses. Median weekly personal income is $922 and family income is $2,244. Public transport commute to Sydney CBD averages 35 minutes, with many bus services. Recent sales show median prices of $820,000 for apartments and $1.58 million for houses.
Pocket Price Distribution
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$894k
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House sales
6
In past 12 months
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16 popular houses in Liberty Grove NSW 2138
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38 popular apartments in Liberty Grove NSW 2138
Demographic info
Median age
37 years
Renters
40%
Top 3 occupations
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Living in Liberty Grove NSW 2138: Suburb Profile & FAQs
Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.
Is Liberty Grove NSW 2138 a good suburb for families?
Liberty Grove NSW 2138 is a mixed but generally solid option for families, especially for buyers who are comfortable with apartment living rather than a traditional house-heavy suburb. The local profile shows a healthy child presence, with about 8.1% of residents aged 0 to 4 and 13.7% aged 5 to 14, which suggests plenty of family households already choose Liberty Grove. Average household size sits at 2.9, also pointing to established family living rather than a mostly singles market. Primary school indicators are strong, which is encouraging for younger families, although the available data is less clear on secondary schooling. The trade-off is housing format and feel: only about 9% of homes are separate houses, while around 75% are apartments, so buyers wanting a big backyard and quieter detached-home streetscape may find Liberty Grove less suitable. For families happy to prioritise convenience and a compact lifestyle, though, it can still be a good suburb for kids.
What is it like to live in Liberty Grove NSW 2138?
Living in Liberty Grove NSW 2138 feels practical, compact and residential, with a more urban waterfront setting than a leafy village atmosphere. It sits in the Inner West & Inner West Fringe and has a clear residential character, which gives the suburb a contained, community-style feel rather than a high-energy commercial one. The waterfront aspect adds appeal, and tree canopy at just under 29% gives some greenery, but this is still fundamentally a built-up environment rather than a deeply green suburb. Day-to-day lifestyle is fairly balanced: walkability is moderate, so many errands may be manageable locally, but retail is limited, which means buyers should not expect a lively shopping strip or strong walk-everywhere convenience. Culture is also moderate rather than standout. In practical terms, Liberty Grove suits buyers who want a tidy residential base close to established urban areas, while the trade-off is that it can feel quieter and less service-rich than more active Inner West suburbs.
Is Liberty Grove NSW 2138 well connected for commuting?
Liberty Grove NSW 2138 is reasonably well connected for commuting, but it is not one of Sydney’s most transport-rich suburbs. The strongest point is road access, with an average drive to the Sydney CBD of around 20 minutes, which is quite workable for many city-bound buyers. Public transport is more mixed: the average CBD trip is about 35 minutes, and while bus services are strong, the suburb itself does not have direct train, metro or light rail service. That means commuters are more likely to rely on buses, driving, or connecting through nearby transport hubs rather than simply walking to a station. For some buyers, especially those with flexible work patterns or regular car use, that may be perfectly acceptable. The trade-off is convenience and mode choice. If direct train access is high on your list, Liberty Grove may feel less seamless than some competing Inner West locations. If you value a reasonable CBD commute without needing every transport option at your doorstep, it still performs fairly well.
Who does Liberty Grove NSW 2138 suit best?
Liberty Grove NSW 2138 suits professionals, smaller families and buyers who want a residential Inner West location without needing a large detached home. The suburb’s resident profile leans clearly toward higher-skilled working households, with managers and professionals making up about 52.7% of residents and professionals alone close to 39%. Median weekly family income of $2,244 also points to a relatively established buyer base. Housing choice is the key clue to who buys here: around 75% of homes are apartments and only about 9% are separate houses, so Liberty Grove is more naturally suited to buyers happy with lower-maintenance living. With a median age of 33, it has a younger, active feel rather than a retiree-heavy one. That said, renters account for about 40.9% of households, so it can feel less tightly held than some owner-dominated family suburbs. Buyers looking for classic large-block family housing may find it limiting, but professionals and compact-household buyers may find Liberty Grove a smart fit.
What are the pros and cons of living in Liberty Grove NSW 2138?
The main trade-off in Liberty Grove NSW 2138 is that you get a fairly accessible, residential Inner West location, but you give up some walk-everywhere convenience and traditional house-and-yard living. On the plus side, Liberty Grove has a practical commute profile, strong bus availability, a waterfront setting, and a resident base with a high share of professionals. That combination often appeals to buyers who want a well-located home base with a more contained neighbourhood feel. Safety, walkability and culture all sit in the middle rather than at either extreme, which suggests a suburb that is usable and balanced rather than highly vibrant or highly secluded. The main compromises are limited retail amenity, no direct train or metro service, and a housing mix dominated by apartments. That matters most for buyers who want detached housing, a busy local café and shopping scene, or more transport choice. For the right buyer, though, Liberty Grove can still offer a sensible lifestyle-position balance.
What are property prices like in Liberty Grove NSW 2138?
Property prices in Liberty Grove NSW 2138 look mid-range to expensive by Sydney buyer expectations, with apartments appearing to be the main entry point and houses much scarcer. In the recent sales data available, apartment sales had a median price of $875,000, with most results sitting broadly between $820,000 and $1.2 million, although the sample is small. Houses showed a much higher price point at $1.58 million, but that result comes from only one recorded sale, so buyers should treat it as a rough guide rather than a firm suburb-wide benchmark. In practical terms, buying property in Liberty Grove is likely to feel more accessible for apartment buyers than for house buyers, which fits the suburb’s housing mix. The trade-off is straightforward: apartments may offer a more realistic way into the area, but buyers seeking a house may face limited choice and budget pressure. That makes Liberty Grove more appealing for buyers prioritising location and lower-maintenance living over land size.
