Lilydale Property Growth
VIC · 3140 · Outer Eastern Melbourne
An outer eastern Melbourne suburb at the edge of the Yarra Valley, serving as the terminus of the Lilydale train line and a gateway to the wine region beyond.
Overview
Location: Yarra Ranges Council
An outer eastern Melbourne suburb at the edge of the Yarra Valley, serving as the terminus of the Lilydale train line and a gateway to the wine region beyond.
Market Snapshot
Median House Price
$800k
Median Unit Price
$600k
Avg Days on Market
14 days
Demographics
Estimated Population
16,542
Owner Occupier Rate
79.0%
Renter Rate
21.0%
Transport & Connectivity
Major Roads
- Maroondah Highway
- with EastLink access to the west
Train Lines
- Lilydale station (opened 1882), the terminus of the Lilydale line — rebuilt with a new terminus building in 2021
Bus Network
A bus interchange and taxi rank at the station serve Melbourne's far eastern suburbs and the Yarra Valley
Lilydale is approximately 35km east of the Melbourne CBD, within Yarra Ranges Shire, and is the gateway to the Yarra Valley. Verify current timetables and traffic conditions before relying on any commute estimate.
Education
Lilydale serves as the education hub for the surrounding Yarra Valley districts.
Secondary Schools
- Lilydale High School (established 1919)
- Lilydale Heights College
- Mount Lilydale Mercy College (Catholic, founded 1896, around 1,500 students)
Childcare
A TAFE campus also operates in the suburb. A range of long day care, kindergarten and outside school hours care providers operate across Lilydale. Always verify availability and waitlists directly with providers.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Lilydale Marketplace (Woolworths, Big W, Aldi plus around 59 stores, a short walk from the station) and the Main Street strip give the town a genuine country-town retail character. Lillydale Lake and its parkland are among the area's most popular recreation spots, the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail begins in the suburb, and the Yarra Valley wineries start just beyond the town's edge.
Employment
Lilydale functions as a service town for the Yarra Ranges, with employment in retail, education, health and services, plus tourism and viticulture in the surrounding valley.
Commercial Centres
- Lilydale Marketplace
- Main Street strip
Infrastructure
No major infrastructure projects are currently confirmed for Lilydale. Check Infrastructure Australia's project pipeline, State Government announcements or Yarra Ranges Shire's website for the latest updates on works that may affect the area.
Growth Drivers
- Terminus rail station — Lilydale station, the terminus of the Lilydale line and rebuilt with a new terminus building in 2021, gives residents a direct, well-serviced rail connection to the CBD.
- Gateway to the Yarra Valley — proximity to Yarra Valley wineries, the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail (which begins in the suburb) and Lillydale Lake's parkland support strong tourism and lifestyle appeal.
- Regional education hub role — Lilydale High School (established 1919), Lilydale Heights College, Mount Lilydale Mercy College and a TAFE campus make it the education hub for the surrounding Yarra Valley districts.
- Genuine town-centre retail character — Lilydale Marketplace and the Main Street strip give the town a distinct country-town identity within Melbourne's metropolitan area.
Key Risks
- Interest rate and lending sensitivity — like all property markets, local prices and buyer activity can be affected by changes in interest rates and lending conditions.
- Distance from CBD — at approximately 35km east of the Melbourne CBD, commute times may be a consideration for some buyers.
- Bushfire risk profile — proximity to the Yarra Valley and surrounding bushland may carry elevated bushfire risk for some areas, which can affect insurance costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lilydale offers a terminus rail station, a distinct town-centre character and gateway access to the Yarra Valley, but every investor's circumstances and goals differ. This is general information, not personalised financial advice — consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser before making investment decisions.
Refer to the Market Snapshot section on this page for current median price data sourced from our live database.
Lilydale High School (established 1919), Lilydale Heights College and Mount Lilydale Mercy College (Catholic, founded 1896) serve the suburb, alongside a TAFE campus.
Lilydale station, opened in 1882, is the terminus of the Lilydale line. Verify current timetables and travel times before relying on any commute estimate.
Lilydale Marketplace and the Main Street strip serve the town, alongside Lillydale Lake, the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail and nearby Yarra Valley wineries.
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Calculate Future ValueSources
- ABSAustralian Bureau of Statistics — Census QuickStats— https://www.abs.gov.au/census
- Local CouncilYarra Ranges Shire— https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au
- Department of Transport VictoriaDepartment of Transport and Planning Victoria— https://www.transport.vic.gov.au
- Victorian Planning AuthorityVictorian Planning Authority— https://vpa.vic.gov.au/
- Infrastructure AustraliaProject Pipeline— https://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au
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