Lilyfield vs Stanmore
Stanmore (median $2,400,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Lilyfield ($2,430,000). Over the past year, Stanmore (+5.3%) ran 3.1 percentage points ahead of Lilyfield (+2.2%) on house-price growth.
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Lilyfield and Stanmore side by side
| Measure | Lilyfield | Stanmore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,430,000 | $2,400,000 |
| Median unit | $549,360 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.2% | +5.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1110/wk | $1150/wk |
| Unit rent | $680/wk | $670/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1126 | 1118 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 100 |
| Transit score | 40 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,641 | 7,619 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1036 mm | 981 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.6°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
Stanmore 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 Stanmore (1118). Lilyfield skews owner-occupied (63%), Stanmore runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
- For buyers
- Stanmore is the lower entry point at $2,400,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Stanmore carries both higher gross yield (2.49% vs 2.38%) 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 1118).
Lilyfield vs Stanmore: common questions
Is Lilyfield or Stanmore cheaper to buy in?
Stanmore has the lower median house price at $2,400,000, roughly 1% 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 Stanmore?
Over the past 12 months, Stanmore grew +5.3% vs +2.2% in Lilyfield, a gap of 3.1 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 Stanmore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lilyfield scores 1126 vs 1118 in Stanmore. 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 Stanmore?
Stanmore 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 Stanmore?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.49% in Stanmore vs 2.38% in Lilyfield. 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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