Lilli Pilli
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Lilli Pilli, NSW 2229.
About Lilli Pilli
Welcome to Lilli Pilli
Tucked onto a peninsula between Port Hacking and the waters that separate it from Royal National Park, Lilli Pilli sits roughly 30 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD in the Sutherland Shire. It's a quiet, water-oriented pocket bordered by Port Hacking, Dolans Bay, Maianbar, Caringbah South and Burraneer, and most of its streets end in a view of the river rather than a through-road.
With a population of just 1,405 and a median age of 44, Lilli Pilli has always been a suburb for people who want space, water access and a slower pace without giving up proximity to the Shire's shopping and transport hubs. It suits boat owners, families after a settled community feel, and downsizers drawn to the low-key, leafy streets.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Lilli Pilli revolves around the water. Boating, fishing and paddling on Port Hacking are part of the daily rhythm for many residents, and the suburb's foreshore reserves and jetties get regular use across the warmer months. For dining and café culture, locals tend to head just around the corner to Caringbah South or across to Cronulla and Gymea, where the Shire's more established strips offer everything from casual brunch spots to well-regarded restaurants.
Shopping
Lilli Pilli itself is largely residential, so day-to-day shopping means a short drive to Caringbah South or Woolooware for supermarkets and specialty stores, or on to Cronulla for a wider retail and hospitality strip. It's a trade-off many residents are happy to make in exchange for the peace of a peninsula setting.
Getting around
Being surrounded on three sides by water shapes how you get in and out of Lilli Pilli, and most trips start by car via Port Hacking Road. Cronulla station, with its direct rail line into central Sydney, is the nearest train link for commuters, while local buses connect the peninsula to Miranda and the broader Shire network. Boat access to Bundeena, Maianbar and other pockets around Port Hacking is also a genuine, well-used alternative for those who keep a vessel at their own jetty.
Schools & families
Lilli Pilli Public School anchors the suburb for younger families, giving them a genuine community school within walking distance for many streets. Older students typically head to high schools elsewhere in the Sutherland Shire, with families weighing up options across Cronulla, Miranda and Caringbah as their children progress through secondary years.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's biggest recreational asset is its foreshore, with reserves along Port Hacking offering swimming, launching points and picnic spots with water views. Royal National Park lies just across the water, giving residents easy access to bushwalking trails, beaches and picnic areas at Bundeena and beyond, while Burraneer and Dolans Bay add further stretches of waterfront to explore nearby.
The property market
Lilli Pilli's median house price currently sits at $780,000, with recent growth flat at 0.0%, reflecting a market that has settled after previous movement rather than one in retreat. Listings are dominated by houses, which make up 87% of current stock, with land parcels accounting for 10% and apartments or units a modest 3% — underlining just how strongly house-and-land living defines this peninsula suburb. That dwelling mix, combined with its tightly held waterside position between Port Hacking and Burraneer, tends to appeal to buyers looking for a long-term family home or a boating lifestyle rather than investors chasing turnover.
Market snapshot
Lilli Pilli property market
Median sale price
$780k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
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per week
Gross rental yield
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annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$701k
Median
$780k
Premium
$1.33m
Days on market
81
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
13
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Lilli Pilli by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Lilli Pilli, NSW 2229.
Population
1,405
residents (2021)
Median age
44
years
Household income
$3,625
median, per week
Median rent
$900
per week
Median mortgage
$4,000
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Lilli Pilli
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Lilli Pilli
$2.32m
12 Buckinbah Place
Sold ~July 2026
$2.58m
13 Gundawarra Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
31 Endeavour Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
$890k
3 Carramar Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$2.52m
1 Lilli Pilli Point Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Lilli Pilli suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Lilli Pilli?
The median house price in Lilli Pilli, NSW is $780k for a 3-bedroom home.
Is Lilli Pilli a good place to live?
Lilli Pilli is a small suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Lilli Pilli is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,405 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Lilli Pilli?
Lilli Pilli has a population of 1,405 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 44.
What schools are in Lilli Pilli?
There is 1 school in or near Lilli Pilli, including Lilli Pilli Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Lilli Pilli?
Properties in Lilli Pilli take around 81 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Lilli Pilli?
Entry-level properties in Lilli Pilli start around $701k, while premium homes reach $1.33m.
What suburbs are near Lilli Pilli?
Suburbs near Lilli Pilli include Port Hacking, Dolans Bay, Maianbar, Caringbah South and Burraneer.
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