Lyons at a glance
Walk score
80
Very walkable
Population
3,271
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Lyons.
The postcode for Lyons is 2606 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Lyons (2606) sits in the Woden region of the ACT.
Lyons has roughly 3,271 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lyons scores 80/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lyons's population at 3,271, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,271
Median age
36
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
3,271
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
83
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
80
70
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lyons.
Local schools for Lyons
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Government School Catchment
Lyons Early Childhood School
The Canberra College
Curtin Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Lyons.
- What is the Lyons postcode?
- Lyons is in the 2606 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Lyons?
- Lyons is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2606. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Woden region.
- What is the average rent in Lyons?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Lyons?
- There are 20 schools serving Lyons on this page, including Lyons Early Childhood School, The Canberra College, Curtin Primary School.
- How walkable is Lyons?
- Lyons has a Walk Score of 80 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 70, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lyons?
- Lyons is close to Chifley, O Malley, Woden, Phillip Dc, Swinger Hill.
- What is the population of Lyons?
- The population of Lyons is approximately 3,271 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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