Lilydale
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Lilydale, VIC 3140.
About Lilydale
Welcome to Lilydale
Lilydale sits at the eastern edge of Melbourne's suburban sprawl, roughly 35 kilometres from the CBD, where the flat suburban grid gives way to the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley. It's long been known as the gateway to wine country, a role that has shaped its identity as both a functioning town centre and a launching pad for weekends among vineyards and orchards.
With a population of 17,348 and a median age of 40, Lilydale has the feel of an established, family-oriented community rather than a new-growth estate. It suits buyers and renters who want established infrastructure, a proper main street, and easy access to both city rail and open countryside, without paying inner-suburban prices.
Lifestyle & dining
Lilydale's town centre has a genuine, lived-in feel, with cafes, pubs and everyday retail strung along Main Street rather than confined to a single mall. It's the kind of place where a coffee run can easily turn into a browse through independent shops, and where the surrounding Yarra Valley wineries and providores are a short drive away for anyone wanting a long lunch or a cellar door visit. The town also acts as a service hub for nearby Mount Evelyn and Mooroolbark, which means its dining and retail scene punches above what you'd expect for a suburb of its size.
Shopping
Lilydale Marketplace and the Main Street strip cover most day-to-day needs, from supermarkets to specialty stores, and locals don't need to travel far for bigger shopping trips either, with Chirnside Park's major retail centre just next door. That combination of a walkable local strip and a large regional shopping centre nearby is one of the suburb's practical drawcards.
Getting around
Lilydale railway station is the terminus of the Belgrave/Lilydale line, giving residents a direct run into the city without needing to change trains, which is a significant point in the suburb's favour for commuters. The Maroondah and Mount Dandenong Tourist Road corridors also make it straightforward to get to the Eastern Freeway or head up into the Dandenong Ranges. It's not a suburb built around car-free living, but between the train line and reasonable bus connections to Mooroolbark, Mount Evelyn and Chirnside Park, getting around without a car is workable for many trips.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Lilydale Primary School and Victoria Road Primary School serving younger children, and Edinburgh College running both a primary campus and a secondary offering. Cire Community School and the Ranges Tec campus of Mount Evelyn Christian School add further options nearby, particularly for alternative or vocationally-focused pathways. The spread of schooling options, combined with parks, ovals and the Lilydale Lake precinct, helps explain why the suburb attracts a steady flow of young families alongside longer-term residents.
Parks & recreation
Lilydale Lake is the suburb's standout recreational asset, a popular spot for walking, cycling and picnicking that also connects into the broader trail network heading towards the Yarra Valley. Sporting grounds and reserves are dotted throughout the suburb, and the nearby Dandenong Ranges National Park offers a step up in scale for anyone after bushwalking or a proper day trip.
The property market
Lilydale's current listings skew heavily towards houses, which make up 59% of the mix, with townhouses at 22%, apartments and units at 10%, and land at 9%. That spread reflects a suburb still dominated by traditional house-and-garden living, though townhouse development has clearly been filling in the gaps. The median house price sits at $800,000, having grown 6.4% recently, while units and apartments have a median of $600,000, offering a more accessible entry point for first-home buyers or downsizers. Median weekly rent of $640 rounds out a market that remains comparatively affordable next to closer-in eastern suburbs, while still offering train access to the city and the lifestyle pull of the Yarra Valley on its doorstep.
Market snapshot
Lilydale property market
Median sale price
$800k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$640
per week
Gross rental yield
4.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$657k
Median
$800k
Premium
$1.03m
Days on market
14
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
129
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +0.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Lilydale by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Lilydale, VIC 3140.
Population
17,348
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$1,764
median, per week
Median rent
$369
per week
Median mortgage
$1,950
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Lilydale
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Edinburgh College (Primary Campus)
Mount Evelyn Christian School - Ranges Tec Campus
Cire Community School - Lilydale Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Lilydale
$950k
5 Dixon Place
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
19 Gallivan Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
$700k
3/14 The Eyrie
Sold ~July 2026
$805k
19 Cosy Place
Sold ~July 2026
$750k
12 The Midway
Sold ~July 2026
$930k
4 Tonnant Court
Sold ~July 2026
$1.98m
4 Trinity Close
Sold ~July 2026
$672k
4 Tranquil Place
Sold ~July 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
Lilydale suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Lilydale?
The median house price in Lilydale, VIC is $800k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 6.4%.
How much is rent in Lilydale?
The median weekly rent in Lilydale is around $640 per week.
Is Lilydale a good place to live?
Lilydale is an outer eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 34 km east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Lilydale is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 17,348 and 10 schools in the area.
What is the population of Lilydale?
Lilydale has a population of 17,348 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in Lilydale?
There are 10 schools in or near Lilydale, including Edinburgh College, Edinburgh College (Primary Campus) and Mount Evelyn Christian School - Ranges Tec Campus.
How long do homes take to sell in Lilydale?
Properties in Lilydale take around 14 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Lilydale?
Entry-level properties in Lilydale start around $657k, while premium homes reach $1.03m.
What suburbs are near Lilydale?
Suburbs near Lilydale include Chirnside Park, Mount Evelyn, Mooroolbark and Evelyn.
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