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Property Investment in Lithgow, NSW

56 suburbs in Lithgow council area · Population ~20,693 · 9,714 dwellings · 4,512 km²

Lithgow Council Average R-Score 61 / 100 — top suburb in Lithgow scores 97/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Lithgow97

Highest R-Score out of 56 suburbs in Lithgow

Lithgow council average61

Across 29 scored suburbs in Lithgow

Suburb medians in Lithgow range from $65,000 to $2,400,000.

3-year population movement: -0.7%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.6% of stock (~56 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $4.0B. Key employment sectors: Public Administration and Safety (12%), Health Care and Social Assistance (11%), Mining (11%), Accommodation and Food Services (9%).

Typical suburb median price$670,000

Across 56 suburbs in Lithgow (Sept 2026) · ~240 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.2%

Median asking rent ~$535/wk · Vacancy 4.2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Lithgow97/100

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Every suburb in the Lithgow council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Lithgow

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Lithgow (New South Wales).

Is Lithgow (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Lithgow (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 61/100 across 56 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 97/100. Across Lithgow, the typical suburb median price is $670,000, median weekly rent is $535/wk, gross rental yield is 3.2%, and vacancy sits at 4.2%.

Which suburbs in Lithgow have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Lithgow (NSW) are Oakey Park (97/100, median $330,000), Pipers Flat (96/100, median $518,000), Littleton (93/100, median $626,000), Vale Of Clwydd (93/100, median $490,000), Wallerawang (88/100, median $592,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Lithgow?

Across Lithgow (NSW), the median suburb property price is $670,000, median asking rent is $535/wk, and median gross yield is 3.2%, with homes averaging 240 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Lithgow include Oakey Park (8.7%), Hermitage Flat (6.6%), Pipers Flat (5.5%).

What are the demographics and size of the Lithgow council area?

Lithgow is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 20,693, approximately 9,714 dwellings, covering 4,512 sq km.

What are the best streets in Lithgow (NSW)?

Every street across all 56 suburbs in Lithgow is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.