Lilyfield vs Rozelle
The verdict
Rozelle is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.43M versus $2.55M in Lilyfield. Lilyfield rates higher for transport (87 vs 81). Rozelle has a shorter estimated CBD commute (22 vs 25 min). On the separate residential safety score, Rozelle rates higher (74 vs 38/100 in Lilyfield).
Scores
| Lilyfield | Rozelle | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 91 |
| Transport | 87 | 81 |
| Education | 91 | 92 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lilyfield | Rozelle | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,641 | 8,553 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,858 | $3,196 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.8% | 69.0% |
| Born in Australia | 68.1% | 66.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Lilyfield High Growth · Rozelle High Growth
Property
| Lilyfield | Rozelle | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $2.43M |
| Median unit price | $1.45M | $1.43M |
| House price YoY | 11.0% | 9.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $975 | $1,150 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 69 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lilyfield | Rozelle | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 38 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 380 | 117 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 275 | 140 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 445 | 257 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,536 | 4,794 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lilyfield | Rozelle | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,132 | 1,151 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lilyfield · Rozelle
Transport
| Lilyfield | Rozelle | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 4 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 25 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Lilyfield | Rozelle | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 7 |
| Parks | 11 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.6 km | 9.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.2 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.8 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Lilyfield | Rozelle | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,641 | 8,553 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,833 | 8,768 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,398 | 11,639 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.62% | 0.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lilyfield or Rozelle?
Rozelle has the higher residential safety score (Lilyfield 38/100 vs Rozelle 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Lilyfield or Rozelle?
Rozelle is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.43M versus $2.55M.
Which has better schools, Lilyfield or Rozelle?
Rozelle has a higher average school ICSEA (Lilyfield 1132 vs Rozelle 1151; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lilyfield or Rozelle?
Lilyfield has the higher transport score (Lilyfield 87/100 vs Rozelle 81/100).
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