Lilli Pilli, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Lilli Pilli NSW is 1,405 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lilli Pilli is $1,186 per week ($61,672 per year). Median rent in Lilli Pilli is $900 per week ($3,900 per month). Lilli Pilli has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Lilli Pilli has a population density of 2,315 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lilli Pilli is England. The most common religion is No religion (32.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lilli Pilli is $4,000.

Population
1,405
Census 2021
Median income
$1,186/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$900/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Lilli Pilli vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Lilli Pilli is $1,186 a week, 55% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 151st of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $900 a week, $515 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 24.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 44, 1 year older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureLilli PilliTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,186/wk$765/wk +55%$766/wk
Household income$3,625/wk$1,704/wk +113%$1,637/wk
Rent$900/wk$385/wk +134%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$4,000/mo$1,965/mo +104%$1,733/mo
Median age4443 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.8%22.6% +2.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Lilli Pilli, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Lilli Pilli Population

1,405 residents at the 2021 Census.

Lilli Pilli Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,186/wk
$61,672 per year
Ranked 457 of 14,663
Median Rent
$900/wk
$3,900 per month
Ranked 31 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$4,000/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Lilli Pilli Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $3,625/wk
Median rent $900/wk
Rent to income 24.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Lilli Pilli against your income

About $15,708 a month
Median rent $900/wk
Left after rent $2,725/wk
Rent share 24.8%

Lilli Pilli Schools

13
schools nearby
6
government
1099
avg ICSEA score
4,419
total students
St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 175 students
1124
ICSEA
Sydney Montessori School Independent
Combined · K-11 · 147 students
1118
ICSEA
Lilli Pilli Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 323 students
1113
ICSEA
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 599 students
1110
ICSEA
Burraneer Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 573 students
1101
ICSEA
Yowie Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 329 students
1093
ICSEA
St Aloysius College Cronulla Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 482 students
1089
ICSEA
Caringbah Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 394 students
1088
ICSEA
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 421 students
1086
ICSEA
Laguna Street Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 440 students
1084
ICSEA
De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 536 students
1078
ICSEA
Aspect South East Sydney School, Caringbah Independent
Primary
Sutherland Hospital School Government
Combined

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Lilli Pilli Map

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Lilli Pilli, New South Wales: 34.0671°S, 151.1155°E

Lilli Pilli Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (13)

People in Lilli Pilli

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (696) Female 50.5% (710)

Population Density

2,315
people per km²
1,405 people · 0.6 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,690
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.1%
Scotland
1.0%
Greece
0.7%
New Zealand
0.6%
China
0.4%
Ireland
0.4%
Philippines
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
2.3%
Macedonian
1.1%
Mandarin
0.7%
Russian
0.6%
French
0.5%
Italian
0.5%
Portuguese
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
46.9%
Australian
37.4%
Irish
16.2%
Scottish
12.4%
Italian
6.5%
Greek
4.5%
German
3.1%
Maltese
2.1%
Dutch
1.7%
Chinese
1.5%
Croatian
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
32.0%
Catholic
27.4%
Anglican
24.4%
Eastern Orthodox
5.3%
Not stated
2.6%
Uniting Church
2.5%
Christian (other)
1.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
62.1% 710
Separated
1.2% 14
Divorced
5.1% 58
Widowed
2.5% 29
Never married
29.1% 333

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.6%
Couple: no children under 15
30.4%
Couple: no children
22.5%
One parent: no children under 15
3.2%
One parent: children under 15
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
8.6%
2 persons
30.8%
3 persons
16.1%
4 persons
26.1%
5 persons
11.9%
6+ persons
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Lilli Pilli

Housing Tenure

Of the 436 occupied private dwellings in Lilli Pilli at the 2021 Census, 4.6% were rented, 49.5% owned outright and 42.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
49.5% 216 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
42.9% 187 dwellings
Rented
4.6% 20 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
2.3%
3 bedrooms
25.1%
4 bedrooms
47.4%
5 bedrooms
21.4%
6+ bedrooms
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
5.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
34.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.9%
1 vehicle
14.5%
2 vehicles
45.0%
3 vehicles
20.7%
4+ vehicles
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Lilli Pilli

Employment

Employed full-time
37.3% 393 people
Employed part-time
27.5% 290 people
Unemployed
1.0% 11 people
Not in labour force
34.1% 359 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
40.1%
Managers
28.6%
Clerical & Administrative
10.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.1%
Community & Personal Service
4.3%
Sales Workers
3.9%
Labourers
2.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
1.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
2.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.3%
$4,000+/wk
45.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.4%
$3,500+/wk
13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.2%
Did not go to work
24.3%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Truck
0.9%
Walked only
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
72.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.4%
Certificate III/IV
22.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%
Postgraduate Degree
14.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.9%
Certificate I/II
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
30.3%
Engineering
14.0%
Health
11.8%
Society & Culture
10.8%
Architecture & Building
10.2%
Education
9.2%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%
Information Technology
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.0%
Secondary: Government
16.6%
Secondary: Catholic
15.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
11.0%
Vocational Education
9.5%
Primary: Catholic
7.7%
Pre-school
7.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
96.8%
Has need for assistance
2.1%
Need for assistance not stated
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
72
Arthritis
44
Asthma
40
Heart disease
39
Diabetes
25
Cancer
23
Stroke
14
Kidney disease
8
Lung condition
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 159
Did not provide
85.9% 966

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.0% 214
Not a volunteer
81.0% 914

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 4
Previously served
1.9% 21
Never served
97.8% 1,105

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.6%
1 child
4.8%
2 children
34.8%
3 children
23.0%
4 children
7.0%
5+ children
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
30
1971: 1980
26
1981: 1990
32
1991: 2000
21
2001: 2010
28
2011: 2015
10
2017
3
2018
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
28.9%
moved in the last 5 years
2.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,237
Moved from NSW
124
Moved from overseas
16
Moved: same area (SA2)
10
Moved from VIC
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.1%
5: 14 hours
32.2%
15: 29 hours
19.7%
30+ hours
8.9%
Did not do domestic work
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.9%
Step family: no other children
5.4%
Blended family: no other children
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $989/wk Rent: $766/wk $134/wk less rent

Suburbs near Lilli Pilli

The closest suburb to Lilli Pilli is Port Hacking, 0.8 km away.

Port Hacking
0.8 km away · income $1,231/wk · rent $795/wk
Caringbah South
1.6 km away · income $1,041/wk · rent $730/wk
Burraneer
2.1 km away · income $1,209/wk · rent $660/wk
Yowie Bay
2.3 km away · income $1,085/wk · rent $750/wk
Gymea Bay
3.3 km away · income $1,049/wk · rent $680/wk
Woolooware
3.4 km away · income $1,131/wk · rent $550/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lilli Pilli

What is the population of Lilli Pilli NSW?

The population of Lilli Pilli NSW is 1,405 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,315 people per km². Lilli Pilli is ranked #3,481 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lilli Pilli?

The median personal income in Lilli Pilli NSW is $1,186 per week, or $61,672 per year. The median household income is $3,625 per week. Family income is $3,690 per week. Lilli Pilli is ranked #457 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lilli Pilli?

Median rent in Lilli Pilli NSW is $900 per week ($3,900 per month). Rent represents 24.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Lilli Pilli ranks #31 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lilli Pilli?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lilli Pilli NSW is $4,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lilli Pilli?

The median age in Lilli Pilli NSW is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lilli Pilli a good suburb to live in?

Lilli Pilli is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,405. The median income is $1,186/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12331. All dollar figures in AUD.