Lidcombe Hospital Precinct

Lidcombe Hospital was a large institution of a kind common in the nineteenth century. As the focus of care changed over time, men, women, the aged, influenza victims, surgical patients and others were looked after there. The piggery, dairy, vegetable gardens and poultry run were all sustained by the inmates until the 1950s.
You can explore the rich history and modern transformation of the Lidcombe Hospital Precinct, located in Brooks Court in the heart of Lidcombe. This heritage-listed site, once a hospital and home for the aged, was designed by renowned architects James Barnet, Walter Liberty Vernon, Cobden Parkes, and Ken Woolley, with construction beginning in 1885. Known by various names throughout its history, including the Rookwood Asylum for the Aged, and Infirm and Lidcombe State Hospital & Home, the precinct is now repurposed as private housing, blending historical architecture with contemporary living. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful green spaces, admire the beautifully restored buildings, and learn about the fascinating past of this iconic site.