Lilli Pilli, NSW 2229 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lilli Pilli is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2229, home to 647 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Sutherland local government area and roughly 22 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 647
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $1,355 /week
- Median personal income
- $725 /week
- Median family income
- $1,531 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Eurobodalla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cook
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $390 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,566
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Caringbah Public School
- Laguna Street Public School
- Burraneer Bay Public School
- Lilli Pilli Public School
- Yowie Bay Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 49 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 124 bus stops
- Telopea Av Before Port Hacking Rd
- Port Hacking Rd At Telopea Av
- Telopea Av After Port Hacking Rd
- Port Hacking Rd At Epacris Av
- Caringbah Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 15 cafés
- 27 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 52 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 22 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 23.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 46.6% of the 1,032 resolvable premises in Lilli Pilli. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 24.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 26.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 46.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,140 across postcode 2229 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 340 violent offences, 307 theft, 138 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lilli Pilli?
Lilli Pilli (NSW 2229) had 647 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the Eurobodalla local government area.
What is the median rent in Lilli Pilli?
The median advertised rent in Lilli Pilli is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lilli Pilli?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Lilli Pilli covering government sectors. Nearest include: Caringbah Public School (0.3 km), Laguna Street Public School (1.2 km), Burraneer Bay Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lilli Pilli?
Lilli Pilli is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (46.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lilli Pilli?
Across postcode 2229, 1,140 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (340), theft (307), other (138). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Lilli Pilli?
In Lilli Pilli, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (23.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lilli Pilli?
126 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lilli Pilli centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 49 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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