Overall score
Lilydale
40.9/100
Underwood
36.9/100
Lilydale vs Underwood, TAS Suburb Comparison
Lilydale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LilydaleUnderwood
Crime rate
Lilydale
120.4 / 1k
Underwood
120.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lilydale
13
Underwood
20
Population
Lilydale
659
Underwood
391
Metric leadLilydale 5Underwood 33 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
| Category | Lilydale | Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.3/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 120.4 / 1k | 120.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 6 |
| Walkability | 22.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 20 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| Population | 659 | 391 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lilydale is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Underwood is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace. Lilydale sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Underwood is more regionally self-contained.
Lilydale pulls ahead on housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas Underwood is the better pick for public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Lilydale sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Underwood.
Lilydale suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Underwood is the stronger match for retirees.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.