Side by sideSuburb comparison

Underwood vs North Lilydale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Underwood (978) sits above North Lilydale (913).

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

Underwood edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 913).

Common questionsUnderwood vs North Lilydale

Common questions

Does Underwood or North Lilydale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Underwood scores 978 vs 913 in North Lilydale. 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

Underwood
Metric
North Lilydale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$213/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
78.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
15
Bike score
0
1,133
Population
82
46
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
2
978
Avg ICSEA
913

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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