Waterfall vs Lilyvale
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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Waterfall and Lilyvale side by side
| Measure | Waterfall | Lilyvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,375,000 | – |
| Median unit | $411,840 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +0.4% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $720/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1063 | 1075 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 522 | 11 |
| Median age | 41 | 63 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1141 mm | 1235 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.4°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.
Waterfall vs Lilyvale: common questions
Does Waterfall or Lilyvale 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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