Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)
NSW 2229 · Sutherland Shire
1,405 (2021) → 1,433 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2229, about 23km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.32M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 72/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.06%), Scotland (1%), Greece (0.71%), New Zealand (0.57%), China (0.43%)
Top languages: Greek (2.28%), Macedon (1.14%), Mandarin (0.71%), Russian (0.64%), French (0.5%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1075 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lilli Pilli Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1113
Nearby (within 10km)
- Caringbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1080
- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College BurraneerSecondary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1081
- Laguna Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1083
- Burraneer Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1089
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1104
- De La Salle Catholic College, CaringbahSecondary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1081
- Yowie Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1093
- Aspect South East Sydney School, CaringbahPrimary · Independent · 2.6km
- De La Salle Catholic College, CronullaSecondary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1073
- St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1111
- Sutherland Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 3.3km
- Cronulla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1059
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)
What are property prices in Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)?
In Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire), the median house price is $3.32M. Median weekly house rent is $1,050.
How far is Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) from Sydney CBD?
Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) is about 23.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 82 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)?
Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1113 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)?
Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) has a transport score of 72/100 and 12 bus stops.