Overall score
Lilydale
35.1/100
Turners Marsh
32.8/100
Lilydale for schools; Turners Marsh for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lilydale
35.1/100
Turners Marsh
32.8/100
Crime rate
Lilydale
11997.1 / 1k
Turners Marsh
29863.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lilydale
10
Turners Marsh
0
Population
Lilydale
659
Turners Marsh
265
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Lilydale | Turners Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 32.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.8/100 | 64.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 11997.1 / 1k | 29863.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 22.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 659 | 265 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Lilydale is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Turners Marsh is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Lilydale tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, while Turners Marsh stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Lilydale sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Turners Marsh.
Choose Lilydale if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Turners Marsh for retirees.