Lilli Pilli suburb profile
Lilli Pilli is a quiet bayside suburb in Sydney's southern Sutherland Shire on the southern shore of the Port Hacking estuary, known for its foreshore reserves, rock platforms and calm waters. The suburb is largely residential, with leafy streets and a mix of older weatherboard cottages and contemporary waterfront homes, many with moorings or small jetties. Life here centres on outdoor pursuits such as boating, kayaking, fishing and bushside walks, while low-key local parks and reserves provide picnic spots and playgrounds. Road links to Cronulla's shops and beaches make retail and rail access convenient without disturbing the suburb's peaceful character.
Lilli Pilli property market performance
Like many smaller suburbs, Lilli Pilli sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values fell a solid 7.3% over the last 12 months.
Over the last 3 months there were 9 houses sold and 1 unit sold.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | N/A | N/A |
Change in value Past 12 months | -7.3% | N/A |
Sold Past 3 months | 9 | 1 |
Median days on market Past 12 months | N/A | N/A |
Average rent Past 12 months | N/A | N/A |
Change in rent Past 12 months | N/A | N/A |
5 year median price trend for houses and units
Lilli Pilli demographics
Couple families with children are the largest group in this community, at 57.7% of families — nearly three in five. Couple families without children account for 34.3% (roughly one in three), one-parent families make up 6.8%, and other families 1.2%.
Lilli Pilli is home to 1,405 people with a median age of 44. The typical household income is $3,625 a week, about $188,500 a year.
Homes in Lilli Pilli are overwhelmingly owner-occupied: 95.3% combined, with 51.1% owned outright and 44.2% owned with a mortgage. Renters make up 4.7% of dwellings.
Suburbs near Lilli Pilli
Some popular suburbs near Lilli Pilli include:
How does Lilli Pilli compare to nearby suburbs?
- Median house prices: Lilli Pilli’s median house price is 10.8% higher than Caringbah South’s.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Lilli Pilli have grown 1.5% higher than in Dolans Bay.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Lilli Pilli have grown 40.0% higher than the average rate of growth across Sydney.

