Lyons NT

Postcode 0810 · Darwin LGA

Lyons is a smaller suburb in Northern Territory within the Darwin local government area (postcode 0810). With a population of 2,219, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 30. Households earn a median income of $152K per year, with an average household size of 3.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, managers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Lyons is $770,000, having dropped significantly 8.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $615,000. The median weekly rent is $265 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,600.

Public transport access includes 6 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Lyons offers a gross rental yield of 1.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($770K/$711K). The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -8.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$770K/$711K Near Median
Affordability5.1x Affordable
Price Momentum-8.6% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$86,075
Mean Income$97,245
Earners4,160
YoY Change+4.5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$770K
-8.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$615K
0% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$265
POPULATION
2,219
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age30
Household Size3.3
HH Income /wk$2,931
Personal Income /wk$1340
Mortgage /mth$2,600
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops6
Data: 2024