Lilyfield vs Annandale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,430,000 and $2,339,000.
Annandale (median $2,339,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Lilyfield ($2,430,000). Over the past year, Lilyfield (+2.2%) ran 1.1 percentage points ahead of Annandale (+1.1%) on house-price growth.
Annandale scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lilyfield (1126) sits above Annandale (1110).
For buyers
Annandale is the lower entry point at $2,339,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Lilyfield carries both higher gross yield (2.38% vs 2.22%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Lilyfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1110).
Common questions
Is Lilyfield or Annandale cheaper to buy in?
Annandale has the lower median house price at $2,339,000, roughly 4% below Lilyfield ($2,430,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lilyfield or Annandale?
Over the past 12 months, Lilyfield grew +2.2% vs +1.1% in Annandale, a gap of 1.1 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 Lilyfield or Annandale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lilyfield scores 1126 vs 1110 in Annandale. 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, Lilyfield or Annandale?
Annandale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 42/100. 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, Lilyfield or Annandale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.38% in Lilyfield vs 2.22% in Annandale. 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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