Leichhardt vs Lilyfield
The verdict
Leichhardt is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.28M versus $2.55M in Lilyfield. Leichhardt rates higher for transport (93 vs 87). Leichhardt is closer to the coast (7.4 km vs 8.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Leichhardt rates higher (61 vs 38/100 in Lilyfield).
Scores
| Leichhardt | Lilyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 93 |
| Transport | 93 | 87 |
| Education | 90 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Leichhardt | Lilyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,158 | 7,641 |
| Median age | 37 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,673 | $2,858 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.9% | 62.8% |
| Born in Australia | 67.7% | 68.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Leichhardt Moderate Growth · Lilyfield High Growth
Property
| Leichhardt | Lilyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.28M | $2.55M |
| Median unit price | $990K | $1.45M |
| House price YoY | 6.8% | 11.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $975 | $975 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 69 |
Median price history
Safety
| Leichhardt | Lilyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 38 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 191 | 380 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 191 | 275 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 343 | 445 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,763 | 5,536 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Leichhardt | Lilyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,132 | 1,132 |
See the full school list on each profile: Leichhardt · Lilyfield
Transport
| Leichhardt | Lilyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 6 | 4 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Leichhardt | Lilyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 6 |
| Parks | 23 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.4 km | 8.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.9 km | 4.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.6 km | 8.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Leichhardt | Lilyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,158 | 7,641 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,783 | 7,833 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,415 | 10,398 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.02% | 0.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Leichhardt or Lilyfield?
Leichhardt has the higher residential safety score (Leichhardt 61/100 vs Lilyfield 38/100).
Which is more affordable, Leichhardt or Lilyfield?
Leichhardt is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.28M versus $2.55M.
Which has better schools, Leichhardt or Lilyfield?
Leichhardt and Lilyfield have similar average school ICSEA scores (1132 and 1132).
Which has better public transport, Leichhardt or Lilyfield?
Leichhardt has the higher transport score (Leichhardt 93/100 vs Lilyfield 87/100).
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