Side by sideSuburb comparison

Drumborg vs Lyons.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Lyons edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lyons (930) sits above Drumborg (899).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Lyons edges out on average school ICSEA (930 vs 899).

Common questionsDrumborg vs Lyons

Common questions

Does Drumborg or Lyons have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lyons scores 930 vs 899 in Drumborg. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Drumborg
Metric
Lyons

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$180/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$180/wk
$180/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$153/wk
68.0%
Owner occupied
16.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
160
Population
2,786
49
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
3
899
Avg ICSEA
930

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).