Lilydale vs Coldstream
Coldstream (median $840,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Lilydale ($957,500).
Buying in Lilydale or Coldstream?
Selling in Lilydale? The free selling guide
Lilydale and Coldstream side by side
| Measure | Lilydale | Coldstream |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $957,500 | $840,000 |
| Median unit | $622,500 | $308,880 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1029 | 1029 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 811 mm | 842 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 27.1°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 (100/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Coldstream is the lower entry point at $840,000 median, 12% 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
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Lilydale vs Coldstream: common questions
Is Lilydale or Coldstream cheaper to buy in?
Coldstream has the lower median house price at $840,000, roughly 12% below Lilydale ($957,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Lilydale or Coldstream?
Lilydale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Lilydale with
Choosing between Lilydale and Coldstream?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.