Moving to Lilli Pilli NSW 2229
What the official numbers say about living in Lilli Pilli — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $900 a week, against a median household income of $3,625 a week.
About 95% of homes are owner-occupied and 5% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Lilli Pilli grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,280 → 1,405 people).
Around 91% of households are families, averaging 3.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Scotland, Greece; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Macedonian, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Lilli Pilli sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (52% of workers), while 48% work from home.
Nearest train station: Caringbah, 2.9 km north.
Nearest railway halt: Royal National Park, 5.5 km west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Cronulla, 3.3 km east.
Nearest airport: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 14.7 km north-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 24 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 32 schools · 40 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 24 parks · 6 beaches — see them all on the Lilli Pilli profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Lilli Pilli Primary School 250 m · Lilli Pilli Infants School 450 m · Caringbah Public School 1.7 km · Our Lady of Mercy College Burraneer 2.3 km · Hall 2.3 km · Laguna Street Primary 2.3 km · Admin block 2.4 km · Burraneer Bay Public School 2.4 km
Groceries: IGA 1 km · Woolworths 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: Turriell Bay Road Reserve 500 m · Lilli Pilli Oval 600 m · Maris Park 800 m · Allambie Avenue Reserve 850 m · Beauford Avenue Reserve 950 m · Carmen Place Reserve 1.4 km · Warumbul Picnic Area 1.5 km · Castelnau Street Reserve 1.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Lilli Pilli, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Australian Magpie · Noisy Miner · Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Lilli Pilli, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilli Pilli here | 1,405 | — | 10/10 | 28% |
| Caringbah South | 13,168 | — | 10/10 | 20% |
| Yowie Bay | 3,053 | — | 10/10 | 23% |
| Burraneer | 3,719 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Caringbah | 12,575 | — | 9/10 | 11% |
| Woolooware | 5,060 | — | 10/10 | 16% |
| Gymea Bay | 6,983 | — | 10/10 | 29% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Sutherland Shire — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Cook — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2229 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Lilli Pilli profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $900 a week, and about 5% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,280 people to 1,405. It sits about 24 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Caringbah station is roughly 2.9 km away. Local government is Sutherland Shire council, and the federal seat is Cook.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Lilli Pilli vs Yowie Bay · Lilli Pilli vs Burraneer.
Nearby guides: Caringbah South · Yowie Bay · Burraneer · Caringbah · Woolooware · Gymea Bay.
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