Chirnside Park vs Lilydale
The verdict
Lilydale is more affordable, with a median house price of $882K versus $900K in Chirnside Park. Chirnside Park rates higher for education (61 vs 55). Lilydale rates higher for transport (90 vs 42). Chirnside Park is closer to the coast (33.3 km vs 37.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Chirnside Park rates higher (99 vs 90/100 in Lilydale).
Scores
| Chirnside Park | Lilydale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 73 |
| Transport | 42 | 90 |
| Education | 61 | 55 |
| Liveability | 64 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chirnside Park | Lilydale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,779 | 17,348 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,084 | $1,764 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.5% | 31.2% |
| Born in Australia | 75.3% | 79.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Chirnside Park Moderate Growth · Lilydale Moderate Growth
Property
| Chirnside Park | Lilydale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $900K | $882K |
| Median unit price | $688K | $599K |
| House price YoY | -2.8% | -3.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Chirnside Park | Lilydale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 204 | 179 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 136 | 196 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 297 | 450 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,950 | 5,759 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chirnside Park | Lilydale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 11 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | 1,023 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chirnside Park · Lilydale
Transport
| Chirnside Park | Lilydale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 87 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 80 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Chirnside Park | Lilydale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 17 |
| Parks | 34 | 45 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 18 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.3 km | 37.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.0 km | 36.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 11.5 km |
Population & growth
| Chirnside Park | Lilydale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,779 | 17,348 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,500 | 18,329 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,667 | 20,129 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.50% | 1.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chirnside Park or Lilydale?
Chirnside Park has the higher residential safety score (Chirnside Park 99/100 vs Lilydale 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Chirnside Park or Lilydale?
Lilydale is more affordable, with a median house price of $882K versus $900K.
Which has better schools, Chirnside Park or Lilydale?
Chirnside Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Chirnside Park 1072 vs Lilydale 1023; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chirnside Park or Lilydale?
Lilydale has the higher transport score (Chirnside Park 42/100 vs Lilydale 90/100).
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