Lilyfield
NSW 2040 · Inner West
7,641 (2021) → 7,833 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Inner West local government area (est. 172,783 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lilyfield is a high growth suburb in Inner West, NSW 2040, about 4km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.55M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 87/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lilyfield has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 38/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2040 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.85%), New Zealand (2.6%), Italy (1.95%), USA (0.93%), China (0.89%)
Top languages: Italian (2.87%), Greek (1.75%), Mandarin (1.16%), Cantonese (1.09%), Spanish (0.93%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
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 1103 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Orange Grove Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1132
- Inner Sydney Montessori School, LilyfieldPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt CampusSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1104
- Rozelle Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1162
- Annandale North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1148
- St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1167
- Leichhardt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1122
- St Fiacre's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1151
- Sydney Secondary College Balmain CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1112
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1166
- Annandale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1145
- Drummoyne Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1137
- St Mark's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1156
- St Scholastica's College Glebe PointSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1138
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
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
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lilyfield
Is Lilyfield safe?
Lilyfield has a residential safety score of 38/100, 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 5,536 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lilyfield?
In Lilyfield, the median house price is $2.55M and the median unit price is $1.45M. Median weekly house rent is $975.
How far is Lilyfield from Sydney CBD?
Lilyfield is about 4.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 25 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lilyfield?
Lilyfield has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1132 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lilyfield?
Lilyfield has a transport score of 87/100 and 19 bus stops.