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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)

71
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,405
Population
$3.32M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Safety score
72
Transport score

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.

23.2 km
To Sydney CBD
3.7 km
To coast
$1,050/wk
Median rent (house)
3.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,405
Population
44
Median age
3.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Sutherland Shire LGA population (est. 2025)239,883
Median household income (weekly)$3,625
vs NSW median+95.9%
Bachelor degree or higher51.8%
Born in Australia86.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse416 / 0 / 23

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

$3.32M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,050 / $700 wk
Rental yield (house)1.6%
Days on market (house)52 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

79
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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

72
12Bus
CBD commute (est.)82 min (bus)
Nearest train stationCaringbah (3.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,090mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

20 in suburbSupermarkets
80 in suburbCafes/Rest.
152 in suburbParks
5Playgrounds
26Pools
70 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
30 in suburbGPs
60 in suburbPharmacies
40 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
204 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachHorderns Beach (3.3 km)
Nearest hospitalSt George Hospital (11.3 km)
Nearest vet3.0 km
Nearest airportSydney (14.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.49%
Projected population 20411,424
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.