Side by sideSuburb comparison

Malua Bay vs Lilli Pilli.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Malua Bay edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Malua Bay (948) sits above Lilli Pilli (941).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Malua Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 941).

Common questionsMalua Bay vs Lilli Pilli

Common questions

Does Malua Bay or Lilli Pilli have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Malua Bay scores 948 vs 941 in Lilli Pilli. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Malua Bay
Metric
Lilli Pilli

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$418/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$298/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
18.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
30
Bike score
40
2,071
Population
19,333
52
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
8
948
Avg ICSEA
941

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).