Birchgrove vs Lilyfield, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Birchgrove | Lilyfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.2/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.9/100 | 16.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.6 / 1k | 55.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 39 |
| Walkability | 24.5/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 142 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 30 |
| Population | 3,228 | 7,641 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBirchgrove
- Best for best valueLilyfield
- Best for best schoolsBirchgrove
Comparison summary
Birchgrove and Lilyfield offer different strengths across official suburb data. Lilyfield leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Lilyfield; Housing (desirability) favours Lilyfield; Crime rate favours Lilyfield. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Birchgrove, Best value → Lilyfield, Best schools → Birchgrove.