Lilydale at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
1,133
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Lilydale.
The postcode for Lilydale is 7268 (TAS).
Lilydale (7268) sits in the Dorset region of Tasmania.
Lilydale has roughly 1,133 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lilydale scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lilydale's population at 1,133, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,133
Median age
46
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,133
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lilydale.
Local schools for Lilydale
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Government School Catchment
Lilydale District School
Brooks High School
East Tamar Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Lilydale.
- What is the Lilydale postcode?
- Lilydale is in the 7268 postcode, in TAS, in the Dorset Council region.
- Where is Lilydale?
- Lilydale is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7268, in the Dorset Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lilydale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Lilydale?
- There are 11 schools serving Lilydale on this page, including Lilydale District School, Brooks High School, Australian Christian College - Launceston.
- How walkable is Lilydale?
- Lilydale has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lilydale?
- Lilydale is close to Lalla, North Lilydale, Underwood, Karoola, Bangor.
- What is the population of Lilydale?
- The population of Lilydale is approximately 1,133 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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