Suburbs Lilydale (Qld)

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Lilydale QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lilydale, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lilydale QLD is 77 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lilydale is $678 per week ($35,256 per year). Median rent in Lilydale is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Lilydale has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Lilydale has a population density of 7.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (15% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lilydale is $1,717.

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📍 Lilydale, Queensland — 27.6108°S, 152.1407°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Lilydale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lilydale Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$678/wk
$35,256 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$275/wk
$1,192 per month
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Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
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Mortgage
$1,717/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lilydale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.6% (47) Female 43.4% (36)

Population Density

7.8
people per km²
77 people · 9.8 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Lilydale Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lilydale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
33.3% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
66.7% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lilydale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Lilydale Religion

Anglican
14.9%
Baptist
14.9%
Lutheran
13.4%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
13.4%
Pentecostal
11.9%
No Religion
11.9%
Christian (other)
10.4%
Uniting Church
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lilydale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Lilydale Employment

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Employed full-time
34.5% 20 people
⏰
Employed part-time
31.0% 18 people
🔍
Unemployed
5.2% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
29.3% 17 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Lilydale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.7%
Bachelor Degree
26.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.1%
Postgraduate Degree
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Lilydale Occupation

Managers
38.1%
Professionals
23.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Lilydale Field of Study

Engineering
37.5%
Management & Commerce
33.3%
Education
16.7%
Health
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Lilydale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lilydale Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
37.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
18.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lilydale Marital Status

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Married
71.7% 38
↔️
Separated
9.4% 5
🕊️
Widowed
7.5% 4
👤
Never married
11.3% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lilydale Ancestry

English
30.1%
Australian
23.3%
German
19.4%
Irish
11.7%
Scottish
11.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lilydale School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
37.5%
Vocational Education
37.5%
Primary — Government
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Lilydale Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
14.6% 25
✅
No need for assistance
85.4% 146

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Lilydale Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
15.5% 9
—
Not a volunteer
84.5% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lilydale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lilydale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.0%
Did not go to work
25.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Lilydale Car Ownership

2 vehicles
45.0%
3 vehicles
15.0%
4+ vehicles
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Lilydale Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
31.8%
4 bedrooms
54.5%
5 bedrooms
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Lilydale Population Mobility

5.4%
moved in the last year
13.8%
moved in the last 5 years
5.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lilydale Indigenous Population

4.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
141
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lilydale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Heart disease
9
Asthma
5
Arthritis
4
Diabetes
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Lilydale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
6.5%
$300-$399/wk
13.0%
$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$500-$649/wk
6.5%
$650-$799/wk
19.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
21.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lilydale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
55.7%
Couple — no children
37.1%
Couple — no children under 15
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lilydale Military Service

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Previously served
7.1% 4
👤
Never served
92.9% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lilydale Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
28.3% 15
—
Did not provide
71.7% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lilydale Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Lilydale When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Lilydale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.2%
5–14 hours
34.5%
15–29 hours
19.0%
30+ hours
19.0%
Did not do domestic work
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Lilydale Household Size

1 person
23.1%
2 persons
26.9%
3 persons
34.6%
4 persons
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lilydale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
70
Moved from QLD
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Lilydale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lilydale Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
995
avg ICSEA score
37
total students
Flagstone Creek State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 37 students
995
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Lilydale Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,687/wk
Median Rent $275/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Lilydale

≈ $7,310/month
Median rent $275/wk
Left after rent $1,412/wk
Rent share 16.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Miles
Income: $716/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $75/wk
Queenton
Income: $671/wk Rent: $209/wk Save: $66/wk
St George (Qld)
Income: $776/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $65/wk
Tully
Income: $727/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $25/wk
Kawana
Income: $722/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $20/wk
Kingaroy
Income: $663/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $15/wk
Sun Valley (Qld)
Income: $699/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $15/wk
Bungalow
Income: $710/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $5/wk

Lilydale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Valley Of Lagoons
Pop: 39 Income: $850/wk
Barambah
Pop: 39 Income: $366/wk
Brush Creek
Pop: 39 Income: $604/wk Rent: $250/wk
Byee
Pop: 39 Income: $860/wk Rent: $188/wk
Cape Hillsborough
Pop: 39 Income: $612/wk Rent: $150/wk
Dunmore (Qld)
Pop: 39 Income: $866/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lilydale

What is the population of Lilydale QLD?

The population of Lilydale QLD is 77 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Lilydale?

The median personal income in Lilydale QLD is $678 per week, or $35,256 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Lilydale?

Median rent in Lilydale QLD is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Lilydale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lilydale QLD is $1,717. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lilydale?

The median age in Lilydale QLD is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lilydale a good suburb to live in?

Lilydale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 77.The median income is $678/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31657. All dollar figures in AUD.