NSW · Eurobodalla Council

Lilli Pilli (Eurobodalla - NSW), NSW, 2536

Desirability index

68.5/100

#143 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Lilli Pilli (Eurobodalla - NSW) is a small locality in the Eurobodalla area, home to around 647 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,534 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-31%), roughly 2370.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580 (flats $470, houses $600), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
647
Median age
59
Median household income / week
$1,355
Dwelling vacancy
33.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
131 of 389
Median monthly mortgage
$1,566
Employment rate
44.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
13 / 0 / 3

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$470
Houses (January to March 2026)
$600
All types (January to March 2026)
$580
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
155

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
1,534
Against the person
410
Against property
551
Rate per 1,000 residents
2,370.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 2 residents
State safety percentile
47.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-30.9%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order102
  • Breach Bail Conditions98
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault116
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment135
  • Malicious Damage To Property131

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,113
  • Lilli Pilli Public SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

29 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 68 Grandfathers Gully Rd
  • Endeavor Av After Arbour Ct
  • George Bass Dr At Grandfathers Gully Rd
  • George Bass Dr Opp Fairview Dr
  • George Bass Dr Opp Kobada Av

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

140 planning-related records

2026· 14 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    38 DENISE DRIVE LILLI PILLI 2536Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    200 GEORGE BASS DRIVE LILLI PILLI 2536Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    34 LILLI PILLI POINT ROAD LILLI PILLI 2229Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    BUNDERRA CIRCUIT LILLI PILLI 2536Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    9 BUCKINBAH PLACE LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    23 SWAN STREET LILLI PILLI 2229Under Assessment
  • Demolition
    34 BECKTON PLACE LILLI PILLI 2229Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    9 GUNDAWARRA STREET LILLI PILLI 2229Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    84 LILLI PILLI POINT ROAD LILLI PILLI 2229Under Assessment
  • March 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    67 MIRRAL ROAD LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    87 LILLI PILLI POINT ROAD LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    200 GEORGE BASS DRIVE LILLI PILLI 2536Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    4 BUCKINBAH PLACE LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home
    2 TINARRA CLOSE LILLI PILLI 2536Determined
2025· 19 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    83 GRANDFATHERS GULLY ROAD LILLI PILLI 2536Determined
  • November 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    2 WAREEMBA PLACE LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    31 TURRIELL BAY ROAD LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    365 GEORGE BASS DRIVE LILLI PILLI 2536Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    39 GUNDAWARRA STREET LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • October 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences
    14 BOOMERANG AVENUE LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • September 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    14 BUCKINBAH PLACE LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • August 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    30 BOOMERANG AVENUE LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
    102a Lilli Pilli Point Road Lilli Pilli 2229Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    46 DENISE DRIVE LILLI PILLI 2536Withdrawn
  • July 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    23 OTAMA CLOSE LILLI PILLI 2536Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    43 FAIRVIEW DRIVE LILLI PILLI 2536Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    12 NORTH EAST CRESCENT LILLI PILLI 2229Withdrawn
  • June 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    67 MIRRAL ROAD LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • May 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Fences
    367 GEORGE BASS DRIVE LILLI PILLI 2536Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    26 BOOMERANG AVENUE LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • April 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    200 GEORGE BASS DRIVE LILLI PILLI 2536Determined
  • March 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    41 GUNDAWARRA STREET LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    17-19 LILLI PILLI POINT ROAD LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
2024· 17 proposals
  • November 2024

  • Subdivision
    BUNDERRA CIRCUIT LILLI PILLI 2536Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    58 LILLI PILLI POINT ROAD LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces
    41 LILLI PILLI POINT ROAD LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    31B TURRIELL BAY ROAD LILLI PILLI 2229Withdrawn
  • October 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    41 LILLI PILLI ROAD LILLI PILLI 2536Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation
    23 IMMARNA AVENUE LILLI PILLI 2229Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    41 GUNDAWARRA STREET LILLI PILLI 2229Rejected
2023· 23 proposals

23 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 30 proposals

30 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 22 proposals

22 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 15 proposals

15 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Three 66 Expresso BarBar
  • Bbq
  • George Bass Dr at Denise DrBus stop
  • George Bass Dr at Lilli Pilli RdBus stop
  • George Bass Dr opp Baringa CresBus stop
  • George Bass Dr opp Carramar DrBus stop
  • George Bass Dr opp Kobada AvBus stop
  • Parking
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
68.5/100
Cohort rank
#143 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 68 Grandfathers Gully Rdtransport
  • Endeavor Av After Arbour Cttransport
  • George Bass Dr At Grandfathers Gully Rdtransport
  • George Bass Dr Opp Fairview Drtransport
  • George Bass Dr Opp Kobada Avtransport
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning365 GEORGE BASS DRIVE LILLI PILLI 2536Lodged 13 Nov 2025 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural supportplanning14 BUCKINBAH PLACE LILLI PILLI 2229Lodged 30 Sep 2025 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)planning38 DENISE DRIVE LILLI PILLI 2536Lodged 24 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fencesplanning14 BOOMERANG AVENUE LILLI PILLI 2229Lodged 01 Oct 2025 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodationplanning9 BUCKINBAH PLACE LILLI PILLI 2229Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · Determined

Data sources & freshness

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