Lyons (postcode 2606) is a compact suburb in Australian Capital Territory within the Unincorporated ACT local government area. It is home to about 3,271 residents, with a blend of families and working-age professionals and a median age of 36. Households earn a median income of $107K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement staying broadly stable across the broader catchment, with population growth running at +1.3% year-on-year at the LGA level. ACT employment has moved -0.1% year-on-year in the official Jobs and Skills Australia NERO series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. ACT also had 6 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 1 underway, and 7 in planning as at 2 October 2024, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. Employment in the area leans toward public admin & safety and healthcare. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.
The median house price in Lyons is $1.2 million, having moved lower by 7.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $378,000 (-8.9% YoY). The median weekly rent is $360 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,383.
Lyons is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1116, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 17 bus stops. The crime rate in the Unincorporated ACT LGA is below average at 2,018 incidents per 100,000 population.
Looking at the investment signals, Lyons shows a gross rental yield of approximately 1.6%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.2M/$1.0M). The price-to-income ratio of 10.8x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -7.7% year-on-year. Population growth of +1.3% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.