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Suburb comparison

Cecil Hills vs Liverpool — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Cecil Hills commands a $275K premium on median property price over Liverpool; Liverpool is $160/wk cheaper per week to rent; Liverpool 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.

Liverpool

Cecil Hills

2171

Liverpool

Liverpool

2170

MetricCecil HillsLiverpool
Median house price$1.32M$1.04M
Median unit price$495K
Median weekly rent$760/wk$600/wk
Annual price growth+11.4%+7.1%
SEIFA advantage decile8/101/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage53.5%20.3%
Schools in postcode625

Choose Cecil Hills if...

  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
  • Cecil Hills leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics

Choose Liverpool if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • School options within walking distance matter

Common questions

Is Cecil Hills or Liverpool more expensive?
Cecil Hills has the higher median house price ($1.32M) compared with $1.04M in Liverpool.
Which is better for renters — Cecil Hills or Liverpool?
Median weekly rent is $760/wk in Cecil Hills and $600/wk in Liverpool, making Liverpool the more affordable rental market.
Is Cecil Hills or Liverpool 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 Cecil Hills vs Liverpool?
Cecil Hills has 6 schools in the postcode, and Liverpool has 25. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Cecil Hills 2171Liverpool 2170