Lyons vs O’malley
O’malley scores higher on walkability (80/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lyons (1110) sits above O’malley (1108).
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Lyons and O’malley side by side
| Measure | Lyons | O’malley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $430/wk | $430/wk |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | $366/wk |
| Owner occupied | 51.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1110 | 1108 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 80 | 100 |
| Transit score | 70 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,271 | – |
| Median age | 36 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 642 mm | 642 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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 (1110 vs 1108).
Lyons vs O’malley: common questions
Does Lyons or O’malley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lyons scores 1110 vs 1108 in O’malley. 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.
Which is more walkable, Lyons or O’malley?
O’malley scores 100/100 on walkability vs 80/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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