Victoria location profile
Lilydale VIC 3140
Lilydale is a leafy outer‑eastern suburb at the gateway to the Yarra Valley, blending suburban convenience with a semi‑rural feel. It appeals to families and commuters, with good transport links, schools, and abundant green space around Lillydale Lake and the rail trail.
Explore schools in Lilydale
Compare local schools using the BestSchools list and interactive map.
Why families consider Lilydale
Family-friendly and community-oriented, with a mix of established homes and newer estates. Popular with first-home buyers, tradies and professionals commuting by train, and lifestyle seekers drawn to nearby vineyards and trails.
Amenities & services
- Lilydale Marketplace (supermarkets and specialty stores)
- Lilydale Village shopping centre and Main Street retail
- Yarra Ranges Health (Eastern Health) and multiple GP/medical clinics
- Cafes, pubs and restaurants along Main Street
- Leisure and aquatic facilities at Lilydale Lakeside precinct
- Lilydale Library – Lilydale Lakeside (Eastern Regional Libraries), Lakeside Drive
- Box Hill Institute Library – Lilydale Lakeside Campus
Transport & connectivity
- Lilydale railway station (terminus of the Lilydale line)
- Bus routes including 663, 670, 679, 685, 680
- Maroondah Highway, Melba Highway, Swansea Road, Hull Road, York Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Lillydale Lake with walking/cycling paths, playgrounds and BBQs
- Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail (trailhead at Lilydale)
- Lilydale Recreation Reserve (football, netball, cricket)
- Lilydale Lawn Tennis Club and skate park
- Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company
- Lillydale Lake Park
- Gateway Reserve
- Brushy Creek Linear Reserve
- Old Pound Reserve
- Lilydale Quarry Reserve (open space as precinct evolves)
Education context
Good supply of long day care, kinders and ELCs (e.g., Goodstart Early Learning and community kinders), with moderate waitlists for under‑twos during peak periods.
- Box Hill Institute – Lilydale Lakeside Campus (TAFE and higher education)
- Deakin University – Burwood Campus
- Swinburne University of Technology – Hawthorn Campus
- La Trobe University – Bundoora Campus