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 $2.51M 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 39/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
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 Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1136
- Inner Sydney Montessori School, LilyfieldPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt CampusSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1102
- Rozelle Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1151
- Annandale North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1151
- St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1147
- Leichhardt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1133
- St Fiacre's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1136
- Sydney Secondary College Balmain CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1112
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1167
- Italian Bilingual SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1146
- Annandale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1129
- Drummoyne Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1140
- St Mark's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1153
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
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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.
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
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
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 39/100, 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 6,217 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lilyfield?
In Lilyfield, the median house price is $2.51M and the median unit price is $1.32M. Median weekly house rent is $955.
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 1136 (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.