Lilyvale vs Waterfall
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lilyvale (1075) sits above Waterfall (1063). Waterfall skews owner-occupied (82%), Lilyvale runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Lilyvale and Waterfall side by side
| Measure | Lilyvale | Waterfall |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,375,000 |
| Median unit | – | $411,840 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +0.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $1000/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $720/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 1075 | 1063 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 11 | 522 |
| Median age | 63 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1235 mm | 1141 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.7°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- Lilyvale edges out on average school ICSEA (1075 vs 1063). Waterfall also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lilyvale vs Waterfall: common questions
Does Lilyvale or Waterfall have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lilyvale scores 1075 vs 1063 in Waterfall. 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.
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