Westgate vs Lilyfield
Westgate scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lilyfield (1126) sits above Westgate (1118).
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Westgate and Lilyfield side by side
| Measure | Westgate | Lilyfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $2,430,000 |
| Median unit | – | $549,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +2.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | $1110/wk |
| Unit rent | $670/wk | $680/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1118 | 1126 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 42 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 7,641 |
| Median age | – | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 981 mm | 1036 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°C | 27.7°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
- Lilyfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1118).
Westgate vs Lilyfield: common questions
Does Westgate or Lilyfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lilyfield scores 1126 vs 1118 in Westgate. 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, Westgate or Lilyfield?
Westgate scores 100/100 on walkability vs 42/100. 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.
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