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Lilydale Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Lilydale, VIC 3140 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2025
Median House Price
$957,500
2025 data
Gross Rental Yield
3.3%
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Weekly Rent
$600
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Renter Demand
36%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
0.1%
Low — tight market
Population
17,348
Suburb residents
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📍 Suburb Overview

State VIC
Postcode 3140
Median house price $957,500
Median unit price $622,500
Weekly rent (median) $600/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 3.3% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 36.4%
Vacancy rate 0.08%
Population 17,348
Median household income $91,728/yr
Owner-occupied 63.6%
Median age 40 yrs
Total dwellings 3,411

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Moderate reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 32

Lilydale shows around-average reported crime compared with other VIC suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: VIC police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

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Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

✅ Low vacancy (0.1%) — tight rental market
🔵 Moderate reported crime (32 incidents/1,000 residents) — VIC reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: VIC_DTPLI_Quarterly. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 7
Primary 4
Secondary 4
Schools in Lilydale
Lilydale Primary School Primary · Government
St Patrick's School Primary · Catholic
Victoria Road Primary School Primary · Government
Edinburgh College Combined · Independent
Lilydale Heights College Secondary · Government
Lilydale High School Secondary · Government
Mount Lilydale Mercy College Secondary · Catholic
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Lilydale's 3.3% gross rental yield is above the VIC median of 2.5%, across 753 VIC suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in VIC by price range, ranked by yield:

Donvale, VIC
5.0% yield
$735,000
Burwood East, VIC
4.9% yield
$685,500
Mornington, VIC
4.9% yield
$745,000
Research, VIC
4.9% yield
$685,000
Research, VIC
4.9% yield
$686,000
Torquay, VIC
4.9% yield
$720,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $957,500
Deposit (20%) $191,500
Loan (80% LVR) $766,000
Weekly rent $600/wk
Annual rent income $31,200/yr
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Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilydale a good suburb to invest in?

Lilydale has an average renter proportion and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Lilydale?

The median house price in Lilydale is approximately $957,500 based on 2025 public data.

What is the rental yield in Lilydale?

The indicative gross rental yield in Lilydale is 3.3%, based on a median weekly rent of $600 against a median price of $957,500. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Lilydale compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Lilydale against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Lilydale a safe suburb?

Lilydale shows around-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in VIC, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Lilydale?

Lilydale has 7 known schools, including Lilydale Primary School, St Patrick's School, Victoria Road Primary School, Edinburgh College. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

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