Lilydale vs Yering
The verdict
Lilydale rates higher for transport (90 vs 0). Yering rates higher for education (63 vs 55). Lilydale is closer to the coast (37.0 km vs 40.2 km).
Scores
LilydaleYering
| Lilydale | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 26 |
| Transport | 90 | 0 |
| Education | 55 | 63 |
| Liveability | 70 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lilydale | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,348 | 138 |
| Median age | 40 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,764 | $2,833 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.2% | 44.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 70.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Lilydale Moderate Growth · Yering Moderate Growth
Property
| Lilydale | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $882K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $599K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.6% | Data not available |
| 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 | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 179 | 725 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 196 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 450 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,759 | 4,348 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lilydale | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,027 | 1,039 |
Transport
| Lilydale | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 87 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 80 | 105 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 8.0 km |
Liveability
| Lilydale | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 0 |
| Parks | 45 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.0 km | 40.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.1 km | 38.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.5 km | 16.7 km |
Population & growth
| Lilydale | Yering | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,348 | 138 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,329 | 146 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,129 | 160 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.38% | 1.42% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Lilydale or Yering?
Yering has a higher average school ICSEA (Lilydale 1027 vs Yering 1039; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lilydale or Yering?
Lilydale has the higher transport score (Lilydale 90/100 vs Yering 0/100).
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