Balmain vs Lilyfield, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balmain | Lilyfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.0/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 8.6/100 | 16.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.7 / 1k | 55.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 51 | 39 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 274 | 142 |
| Planning activity | 82 | 30 |
| Population | 10,454 | 7,641 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Balmain and Lilyfield offer different strengths across official suburb data. Balmain leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Balmain; Housing (desirability) favours Lilyfield; Crime rate favours Lilyfield. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Balmain, Families → Balmain, Best value → Balmain, Best schools → Balmain.