Lilydale vs Mount Evelyn
The verdict
Mount Evelyn is more affordable, with a median house price of $825K versus $882K in Lilydale. Lilydale rates higher for transport (90 vs 26). Lilydale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (80 vs 124 min). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Evelyn rates higher (100 vs 90/100 in Lilydale).
Scores
| Lilydale | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 44 |
| Transport | 90 | 26 |
| Education | 55 | 53 |
| Liveability | 70 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lilydale | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,348 | 9,799 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,764 | $2,045 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.2% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 85.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Lilydale Moderate Growth · Mount Evelyn Moderate Growth
Property
| Lilydale | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $882K | $825K |
| Median unit price | $599K | $649K |
| House price YoY | -3.6% | -6.0% |
| 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 | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 179 | 102 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 196 | 71 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 450 | 112 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,759 | 1,796 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lilydale | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 6 |
| Government | 4 | 4 |
| Independent | 5 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,023 | 1,021 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lilydale · Mount Evelyn
Transport
| Lilydale | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 87 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 80 | 124 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Lilydale | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 9 |
| Parks | 45 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.0 km | 36.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.1 km | 37.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.5 km | 12.1 km |
Population & growth
| Lilydale | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,348 | 9,799 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,329 | 9,975 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,129 | 11,370 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.38% | 0.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lilydale or Mount Evelyn?
Mount Evelyn has the higher residential safety score (Lilydale 90/100 vs Mount Evelyn 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Lilydale or Mount Evelyn?
Mount Evelyn is more affordable, with a median house price of $825K versus $882K.
Which has better schools, Lilydale or Mount Evelyn?
Lilydale has a higher average school ICSEA (Lilydale 1023 vs Mount Evelyn 1021; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lilydale or Mount Evelyn?
Lilydale has the higher transport score (Lilydale 90/100 vs Mount Evelyn 26/100).
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