Lilydale VIC

Postcode 3140 · Yarra Ranges LGA

Lilydale is a well-established suburb in Victoria within the Yarra Ranges local government area (postcode 3140). With a population of 17,348, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 40. Households earn a median income of $92K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Lilydale is $865,000, having declined 6.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $612,000 (+4.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $525. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.

Lilydale is served by 8 schools, including 3 primary, 3 secondary, 1 combined, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 1027, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 10 rail stations, 79 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Yarra Ranges LGA is moderate at 5,164 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Lilydale offers a gross rental yield of 3.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($865K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 9.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -6.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$865K/$875K Near Median
Affordability9.4x Moderate
Price Momentum-6.5% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$60,020
Mean Income$71,122
Earners13,412
YoY Change+7.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education6/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$865K
-6.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$612K
4.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$369
POPULATION
17,348
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age40
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,764
Personal Income /wk$798
Mortgage /mth$1,950
CRIME (Yarra Ranges LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,164
Total Incidents8,307
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations10
Bus Stops79
Lilydale Station
Lilydale Station/East William St
Lilydale Station/Main St
Lilydale Station/West William St
SCHOOLS (8)
Avg ICSEA1027
Total Students5,650
Catholic2
Government4
Independent2
Mount Lilydale Mercy CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1045
Lilydale High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1013
Lilydale Heights CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1000
Edinburgh CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1083
Cire Community SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 987
HOSPITALS (1)
Yarra Ranges Healthpublic
Data: 2024