Lidcombe, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lidcombe, in the Cumberland Council local government area.
| Locality | Lidcombe |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Cumberland Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.86502 |
| Longitude | 151.04219 |
| Population | 19,791 |
| Density | 2923.3 /km² |
| Area | 6.8 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 2141 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 15 km west |
Lidcombe is a locality in the Cumberland Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 19,791. The locality covers an area of 6.8 km², giving a population density of about 2923.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km west of Sydney. Lidcombe is located at 33.8650°S, 151.0422°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2141.
Lidcombe lies on a gentle incline, a place where the land slopes with quiet persistence towards the distant gleam of the harbour. It lies 1.6 km east-south-east of Auburn, NSW (from Auburn, NSW: bearing 120°T), and is situated 13.5 km south-south-east of Baulkham Hills. The streets here are a mosaic of older, single-storey homes with their sun-bleached verandahs, interspersed with newer, more assertive blocks of flats that catch the afternoon light. Kookaburras, their laughter a familiar punctuation to the day, often perch on the telephone wires, surveying the neighbourhood with a knowing eye. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a faint, almost imperceptible scent of damp earth and eucalypt, a reminder of the natural landscape that still whispers beneath the suburban hum. Even on a grey day, a certain brightness seems to emanate from the well-tended gardens, a quiet defiance of the overcast sky.
This area, historically, has been a crossroads, a place of transit and settlement, its character shaped by waves of migration and the steady pulse of commerce. The railway lines that cut through Lidcombe, a vital artery of the city, speak to its enduring role as a hub, connecting people and goods across vast distances. Its economy, once more rooted in manufacturing and workshops that hummed with activity, has diversified, now embracing a more service-oriented approach, with local businesses catering to the needs of a growing population. The presence of institutions like the Lidcombe State Hospital, though its purpose has evolved over time, leaves an imprint on the local consciousness, a reminder of past eras of community care and public service. The rhythm of daily life here is one of steady progress, a place where the past is not forgotten but informs the present, a quiet unfolding of stories on the well-trodden paths.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lidcombe, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Lidcombe, in the Cumberland Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lidcombe includes the postcode (2141), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Cumberland Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lidcombe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |