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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

LilydaleMooroolbark
LilydaleMooroolbark
Overall7380
Transport9091
Education5559
Liveability7087

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

LilydaleMooroolbark
Population17,34823,059
Median age4037
Median household income (wk)$1,764$1,994
Bachelor degree or higher31.2%34.8%
Born in Australia79.5%75.7%
Avg household size2.52.8

Growth: Lilydale Moderate Growth · Mooroolbark Moderate Growth

Property

LilydaleMooroolbark
Median house price$882K$842K
Median unit price$599K$678K
House price YoY-3.6%3.2%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

LilydaleMooroolbark
Residential safety score9098
Break & enter dwelling /100k179204
Motor vehicle theft /100k196173
Domestic assault /100k450291
Total incidents /100k (all)5,7592,966

Total incidents over time

Schools

LilydaleMooroolbark
Total schools1110
Government47
Independent52
Average ICSEA1,0231,010

See the full school list on each profile: Lilydale · Mooroolbark

Transport

LilydaleMooroolbark
Transport score9091
Train stations00
Bus stops8743
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)8072
Nearest train station (km)2.0 km1.2 km

Liveability

LilydaleMooroolbark
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets36
Cafes & restaurants1715
Parks4561
Playgrounds1424
Swimming pools189
Medical GPs35
Distance to coast (km)37.0 km32.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)36.1 km32.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.5 km6.9 km

Population & growth

LilydaleMooroolbark
Population (2021)17,34823,059
Estimated 202518,32923,996
Projected 204120,12926,755
Annual growth rate1.38%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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Data sources

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