Lysterfield SouthVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3156 · Casey
Daily life in Lysterfield South is likely to be car-dependent, with 53.6% of residents driving to work and only 0.7% using public transport. A notable 27.5% of the workforce works from home, which is slightly above the Victorian average. The community has a strong family presence, with many activities likely centered around family life and local amenities.
Sales · 12 months to August 2026
What property sold for in Lysterfield South
Houses · Lysterfield South is a quiet market for houses: 10 sales in the 12 months to August 2026, with a median around $1,933,000.
Houses
$1.93m
median of 10 sales
Too few sales to be reliable — treat as a rough guide
Half sold between $1.87m and $1.95m.
Last sold four to eight months ago
10 sales on record · data to 30 August 2026
Since 2025
How prices have moved
- Houses
Dashed lines and hollow points are part years — incomplete, so a dip may only mean fewer sales have happened yet. A break in a line is a year with no published figure, not a fall to zero.
| Year | Houses |
|---|---|
| 2026 · part year | $1.91m |
| 2025 · part year | $1.90m |
Last 12 months
What an extra bedroom costs in Lysterfield South
In Lysterfield South, over the last 12 months, a five-bedroom house has a median of $1.93 million from 6 sales.
| Bedrooms | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $1.93m | 6 · few |
Counts with fewer than five sales are left out rather than estimated, and bigger does not always mean dearer — a bedroom count with few sales can be pulled either way by the particular homes that happened to change hands.
The read
What living here is actually like
Lysterfield South is a small suburb with a population of 991 people, characterized by a higher median age of 44 compared to the Victorian average of 38. The suburb is predominantly male with 53.4% of the population being male. It is a family-oriented area, with 60% of households being couples with children and an average household size of 3.4 people. The suburb has a high percentage of separate houses at 97.9%, significantly above the Victorian average of 73.4%.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Lysterfield South · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Families | 85 |
| Professionals | 70 |
| Retirees | 65 |
| Investors | 60 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
Why families score highest
The signals doing the work
- High percentage of family households at 94.3%.
- Large average household size of 3.4 people.
- Predominantly owner-occupied housing.
- Low unemployment rate of 4.2%.
Against the state
How Lysterfield South differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 97.9% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 27.5% |
| Drove a car | 53.6% |
| Public transport | 0.7% |
| Walked only | 0.5% |
| Car passenger | 1.5% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High median household income of $3,223 per week, significantly above the Victorian average of $1,759.
- Predominantly owner-occupied housing with 44.8% owned outright and 51.2% owned with a mortgage.
- Low unemployment rate of 4.2%, below the Victorian average of 5.0%.
- High percentage of residents working from home at 27.5%, above the state average.
- Majority of the population speaks English at home (71.0%).
Things to be aware of
- Higher median weekly rent of $640 compared to other areas.
- Limited public transport usage at 0.7%, indicating potential challenges for non-drivers.
- Lower percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher (25.0%) compared to the Victorian average (29.2%).
- Limited cultural diversity with 64.9% born in Australia.
- High reliance on car travel for commuting.
Coming soon to this page
Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.