Lilydale
VIC 3140 · Yarra Ranges
17,348 (2021) → 18,329 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1030 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Edinburgh CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1072
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1058
- Mount Lilydale Mercy CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1044
- Victoria Road Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1018
- Lilydale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1011
- Lilydale High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1009
- Lilydale Heights CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 997
- Cire Community SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 978
- Edinburgh College (Primary Campus)Combined · Independent
- Mount Evelyn Christian School - Ranges Tec CampusCombined · Independent
- Cire Community School - Lilydale CampusSecondary · 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 980
- Birmingham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1036
- Lyrebird CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1078
- Coldstream Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 992
- Rolling Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1051
- Wandin North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1014
- Mooroolbark GrammarCombined · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 993
- Mount Evelyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1039
- Billanook CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1104
- Mooroolbark East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1010
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 1023 (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.