Overall score
Lilydale
35.1/100
Underwood
32.6/100
Lilydale for investment and value; Underwood for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lilydale
35.1/100
Underwood
32.6/100
Crime rate
Lilydale
11997.1 / 1k
Underwood
20199.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lilydale
10
Underwood
0
Population
Lilydale
659
Underwood
391
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.
Put side by side, Lilydale is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Underwood is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Lilydale sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Underwood is more regionally self-contained.
Lilydale pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Underwood is the better pick for public transport access and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Lilydale sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Underwood.
Lilydale suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Underwood is the stronger match for retirees.