Inner West Council
Lilyfield
Lilyfield at a glance
Median house
$2,215,000
+0.2% year on year
Median unit
$549,360
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
42
Car dependent
Population
7,641
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Lilyfield.
Lilyfield is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,215,000
+0.2% over the past year. Median unit price $549,360.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
$2,215,000
+0.2% annual growth
$549,360
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
7,641
Median age: 41
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.36%
Based on $2,215,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20264.92%
Based on $549,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+0.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +0.2%/yr
2021
$2.2M
5-year change
+1%
2026
$2.2M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
7,641
Median age
41
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
475
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
42
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Lilyfield.
Local schools for Lilyfield
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Orange Grove Public School
Annandale North Public School
Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lilyfield.
- What is the median house price in Lilyfield?
- The median house price in Lilyfield, NSW 2040 is $2,215,000. The median unit price is $549,360. Annual growth is +0.2%.
- What is the Lilyfield postcode?
- Lilyfield is in the 2040 postcode, in NSW, in the Inner West Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lilyfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Lilyfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Lilyfield on this page, including Orange Grove Public School, Annandale North Public School, Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus.
- How walkable is Lilyfield?
- Lilyfield has a Walk Score of 42 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lilyfield?
- Lilyfield is close to Westgate, Annandale, Rozelle, Leichhardt, Forest Lodge.
- What is the population of Lilyfield?
- Lilyfield has approximately 7,641 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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