Lilli Pilli vs Burraneer.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,357,500 and $3,500,000. Lilli Pilli edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Lilli Pilli (median $3,357,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Burraneer ($3,500,000). Over the past year, Lilli Pilli (+23.9%) ran 18.2 percentage points ahead of Burraneer (+5.7%) on house-price growth.
Lilli Pilli scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lilli Pilli (1094) sits above Burraneer (1093).
For buyers
Lilli Pilli is the lower entry point at $3,357,500 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Lilli Pilli carries both higher gross yield (1.94% vs 1.86%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Lilli Pilli edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1093).
Common questions
Is Lilli Pilli or Burraneer cheaper to buy in?
Lilli Pilli has the lower median house price at $3,357,500, roughly 4% below Burraneer ($3,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lilli Pilli or Burraneer?
Over the past 12 months, Lilli Pilli grew +23.9% vs +5.7% in Burraneer, a gap of 18.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Lilli Pilli or Burraneer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lilli Pilli scores 1094 vs 1093 in Burraneer. 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, Lilli Pilli or Burraneer?
Lilli Pilli scores 14/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Lilli Pilli or Burraneer?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.94% in Lilli Pilli vs 1.86% in Burraneer. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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