Lilydale vs Mooroolbark
The verdict
Mooroolbark is more affordable, with a median house price of $842K versus $882K in Lilydale. Mooroolbark rates higher for liveability (87 vs 70). Mooroolbark is closer to the coast (32.5 km vs 37.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mooroolbark rates higher (98 vs 90/100 in Lilydale).
Scores
| Lilydale | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 80 |
| Transport | 90 | 91 |
| Education | 55 | 59 |
| Liveability | 70 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lilydale | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,348 | 23,059 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,764 | $1,994 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.2% | 34.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Lilydale Moderate Growth · Mooroolbark Moderate Growth
Property
| Lilydale | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $882K | $842K |
| Median unit price | $599K | $678K |
| House price YoY | -3.6% | 3.2% |
| 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
| Lilydale | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 179 | 204 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 196 | 173 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 450 | 291 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,759 | 2,966 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lilydale | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 10 |
| Government | 4 | 7 |
| Independent | 5 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,023 | 1,010 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lilydale · Mooroolbark
Transport
| Lilydale | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 87 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 80 | 72 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Lilydale | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 15 |
| Parks | 45 | 61 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 24 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.0 km | 32.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.1 km | 32.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.5 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lilydale | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,348 | 23,059 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,329 | 23,996 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,129 | 26,755 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.38% | 1.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lilydale or Mooroolbark?
Mooroolbark has the higher residential safety score (Lilydale 90/100 vs Mooroolbark 98/100).
Which is more affordable, Lilydale or Mooroolbark?
Mooroolbark is more affordable, with a median house price of $842K versus $882K.
Which has better schools, Lilydale or Mooroolbark?
Lilydale has a higher average school ICSEA (Lilydale 1023 vs Mooroolbark 1010; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lilydale or Mooroolbark?
Mooroolbark has the higher transport score (Lilydale 90/100 vs Mooroolbark 91/100).
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