SuburbCheck

Lilydale

VIC 3140 · Yarra Ranges

17,348 (2021) → 18,329 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

73
Overall score

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

17,348
Population
$882K
Median house (2024)
90
Safety score
90
Transport score

Lilydale is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3140, about 36km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $882K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 11 schools, a transport score of 90/100, and is about 37km inland. Lilydale has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 90/100.

36.1 km
To Melbourne CBD
37.0 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.0 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

17,348
Population
40
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,764
vs NSW median-4.6%
Median taxable income (individual)$61,712/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +4%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3140 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher31.2%
Born in Australia79.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse5,221 / 9 / 1,240

Top countries of birth: England (5.04%), New Zealand (1.18%), India (1.01%), Italy (1.01%), Netherlands (0.83%)

Top languages: Italian (1.41%), Mandarin (0.52%), Spanish (0.42%), Hindi (0.33%), Sinhal (0.3%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$882K-3.6%
Median house (2024)
$599K+2.9%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

90
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

31
Break & enter dwelling179/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
34
Motor vehicle theft196/100k
78
Domestic assault450/100k
13
Robbery75/100k
90
Non-domestic assault519/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 999 (all categories, latest year)5,759 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

69

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

58
Within 10km11 in suburb
4
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
5
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1030 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Edinburgh CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1083
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1052
  • Mount Lilydale Mercy CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1045
  • Victoria Road Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1025
  • Lilydale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1014
  • Lilydale High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1013
  • Lilydale Heights CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1000
  • Cire Community SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 987
  • Edinburgh College (Primary Campus)Combined · Independent
  • Cire Community School - Lilydale CampusSecondary · Independent
  • Mount Evelyn Christian School - Ranges Tec CampusCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Cire Community School - Mt Evelyn CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.2km
  • Yarra Hills Secondary College-Mount Evelyn CampusSecondary · Government · 2.5km
  • Yarra Ranges Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 993
  • Birmingham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1040
  • Lyrebird CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1102
  • Coldstream Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 997
  • Rolling Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1046
  • Mooroolbark GrammarCombined · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 997
  • Wandin North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1016
  • Mount Evelyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1031
  • Billanook CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1104
  • Mooroolbark East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1013

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

90
1Metro
87Bus
CBD commute (est.)80 min (metro)
Nearest train stationLilydale Railway (2.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.4% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ≈

Top local industries

Construction
15.5%
Health Care & Social Assistance
13.0%
Retail Trade
9.6%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Education & Training
8.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
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.

33 in suburbSupermarkets
1717 in suburbCafes/Rest.
4545 in suburbParks
1414 in suburbPlaygrounds
1818 in suburbPools
87 in suburbGyms
33 in suburbDog parks
1111 in suburbGPs
55 in suburbPharmacies
54 in suburbChildcare
22 in suburbLibraries
7471 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets

In this suburb

8Public toilets
4Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (88/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMaroondah Hospital (11.5 km)
Nearest vet280 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (47.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

25

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

8
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
74
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

44

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

45
Parks
1
Nature reserves
87
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
3
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

18

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

2
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

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

51

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

8
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
3
Clubs RSL/Leagues
8
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.63

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

49

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

8
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
4
OSHC
Total services14
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 13 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.81

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

2
Services
1
Aged care homes
95
Residential places
1
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

6
Christian6 in suburb
Total within 3km6
In this suburb6

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.38%
Projected population 204120,129
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Yarra Ranges

Mount Evelyn$780K26transportMooroolbark$848K91transportChirnside Park$875K42transportMontrose$985K44transportKalorama$745K26transportWandin North$917K22transport

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Frequently asked questions about Lilydale

Is Lilydale safe?

Lilydale has a residential safety score of 90/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,759 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Lilydale?

In Lilydale, the .

How far is Lilydale from Melbourne CBD?

Lilydale is about 36.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 80 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Lilydale?

Lilydale has 11 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1027 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Lilydale?

Lilydale has a transport score of 90/100 and 87 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.