Kilsyth vs Lilydale
Kilsyth (median $837,500) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Lilydale ($957,500).
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Kilsyth and Lilydale side by side
| Measure | Kilsyth | Lilydale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $837,500 | $957,500 |
| Median unit | $715,000 | $622,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 1029 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 11,699 | – |
| Median age | 38 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 847 mm | 811 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Lilydale scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lilydale (1029) sits above Kilsyth (1008).
- For buyers
- Kilsyth is the lower entry point at $837,500 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Lilydale edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1008).
Kilsyth vs Lilydale: common questions
Is Kilsyth or Lilydale cheaper to buy in?
Kilsyth has the lower median house price at $837,500, roughly 13% below Lilydale ($957,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kilsyth or Lilydale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lilydale scores 1029 vs 1008 in Kilsyth. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Kilsyth or Lilydale?
Lilydale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 30/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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