Lilli Pilli Property Insights - May 2025
Lilli Pilli, NSW 2229: A Prestigious, Family-Centric Bayside Suburb
Lilli Pilli continues to be one of the Sutherland Shire’s most exclusive and tightly held suburbs. With just 1.5 square kilometres of land and only 3 parks, the suburb combines peace, privacy, and a strong sense of community. Home to 1,405 residents (up 1.1% since 2016), 92.4% of homes are owner-occupied, reflecting a stable and affluent population
Housing Market Trends
The housing market in Lilli Pilli remains highly competitive and high-value:
Median house price: $2.85 million (up 6.1% year-on-year)
Upper quartile: $3.59 million
Lower quartile: $2.30 million
Median rent: $1,675 per week
Rental yield: 2.6%
Average tenure: 16.3 years
Days on market: 88 days
This represents strong price growth after a dip in 2023, returning the suburb to record-high median values
Unit Market Trends
Units: Very limited supply, with just 1 unit sold in the past 12 months at a median value of $1.8 million, a 2.5% decline year-on-year after prior gains.
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Land Market
Only 1 land sale recorded, highlighting how rare new development opportunities are in this suburb
Rental Market
The rental market in Lilli Pilli is small but premium:
House rent: $1,675/week (well above the Sutherland average of $900/week)
Rental growth: Stable but constrained by very limited rental stock.
Rental yield: 2.6%, typical of owner-occupier-dominated suburbs.
Only 12 rental rate observations for houses in the past year; unit rental data is unavailable due to extremely low stock
Recent Market Activity
21 house sales in the past year, totalling $59.47 million in value.
Sales mostly occurred in the $2M+ price range, with 19 of 21 house sales above $2M.
1 unit sale at over $2M, matching the prestige home market rather than typical apartment prices.
1 land sale, consistent with the suburb’s history of extremely limited vacant land turnover.
20 new house listings and a total of 25 houses listed, indicating a tight but active market
Community and Lifestyle
Lilli Pilli is an affluent, family-oriented suburb:
58.3% of households are couples with children.
The predominant age group is 10–19 years, showing it’s a suburb for growing families.
46.8% of households earn more than $182,000 per year, nearly double the Sutherland Shire average of 27.2%.
Residents are predominantly professionals, and mortgage repayments are typically over $4,000/month
Investment Potential
Lilli Pilli is a blue-chip property market with:
Consistent long-term price growth (+6.1% over the past year).
Limited new stock driving demand for existing homes.
A rental market catering to high-net-worth tenants.
Excellent long-term capital growth, supported by the suburb’s scarcity, exclusivity, and family appeal.
If you’re looking for a home in a peaceful, bayside suburb with privacy, prestige, and community, Lilli Pilli offers unmatched opportunities in southern Sydney.