Lilyfield, NSW 2040 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lilyfield is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2040, home to 7,641 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Inner West local government area and roughly 5 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,641
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,858 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,348 /week
- Median family income
- $3,973 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Inner West
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grayndler
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $520 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,600
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus
- Leichhardt Public School
- Orange Grove Public School
- Taverners Hill Infants School
- Kegworth Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 tram stops, 39 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 tram stops, 108 bus stops
- Norton St At Allen St
- Pioneers Memorial Park, Norton St
- Norton St Opp Pioneers Memorial Park
- Allen St At Norton St
- Leichhardt North Light Rail
Lifestyle & amenities
- 30 cafés
- 29 restaurants
- 9 pubs and bars
- 90 parks and reserves
- 14 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 6 supermarkets
- 35 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), 5.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 98.8% of the 3,705 resolvable premises in Lilyfield. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.0%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 98.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,130 across postcode 2040 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 310 theft, 278 violent offences, 131 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lilyfield?
Lilyfield (NSW 2040) had 7,641 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Inner West local government area.
What is the median rent in Lilyfield?
The median advertised rent in Lilyfield is $520/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lilyfield?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Lilyfield covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus (0.2 km), Leichhardt Public School (0.6 km), Orange Grove Public School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lilyfield?
Lilyfield is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (98.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lilyfield?
Across postcode 2040, 1,130 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (310), violent (278), vehicle theft (131). 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 Lilyfield?
In Lilyfield, 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 (5.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lilyfield?
118 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lilyfield centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 39 bus stops, 2 tram 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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