Lilyfield at a glance
Walk score
42
Car dependent
Population
7,641
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Lilyfield.
The postcode for Lilyfield is 2040 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Lilyfield (2040) sits in the Inner West region of NSW.
Lilyfield has roughly 7,641 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lilyfield scores 42/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lilyfield's population at 7,641, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,641
Median age
41
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
7,641
Median age: 41
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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
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Education
Schools in Lilyfield.
Local schools for Lilyfield
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Government School Catchment
Orange Grove Public School
Annandale North Public School
Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus
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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 Lilyfield postcode?
- Lilyfield is in the 2040 postcode, in NSW, in the Inner West Council region.
- Where is Lilyfield?
- Lilyfield is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2040. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, 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?
- The population of Lilyfield is approximately 7,641 (2021 Census). 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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