Suburb comparison
Annandale vs Lilyfield — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Lilyfield has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Inner West
Annandale
2038
Inner West
Lilyfield
2040
Choose Annandale if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Lilyfield if...
- School options within walking distance matter
- Lilyfield leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Annandale or Lilyfield more expensive?
- Lilyfield has the higher median house price ($2.40M) compared with $2.35M in Annandale.
- Which is better for renters — Annandale or Lilyfield?
- Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $808/wk in Lilyfield, making Annandale the more affordable rental market.
- Is Annandale or Lilyfield at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Annandale vs Lilyfield?
- Annandale has 2 schools in the postcode, and Lilyfield has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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