Lilydale vs Underwood, TAS suburb comparison

Lilydale for investment and value; Underwood for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

LilydaleUnderwood

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

Metric leadLilydale 6Underwood 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryLilydaleUnderwood
Overall score35.1/10032.6/100
Housing (desirability)62.8/10058.6/100
Crime rate11997.1 / 1k20199.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves11
Public transport stops26
Walkability22.0/1009.0/100
Nearby amenities100
Population659391
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/107/10

Comparison summary

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.

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