Wandin North vs Lilydale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $785,000 and $957,500. Wandin North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wandin North (median $785,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Lilydale ($957,500).
Lilydale scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wandin North (1030) sits above Lilydale (1029).
For buyers
Wandin North is the lower entry point at $785,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Lilydale offers the higher gross rental yield (3.26% vs 2.35%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Wandin North edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1029).
Common questions
Is Wandin North or Lilydale cheaper to buy in?
Wandin North has the lower median house price at $785,000, roughly 18% below Lilydale ($957,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Wandin North or Lilydale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wandin North scores 1030 vs 1029 in 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.
Which is more walkable, Wandin North or Lilydale?
Lilydale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Wandin North or Lilydale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.26% in Lilydale vs 2.35% in Wandin North. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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