Lyons at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,219
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Lyons.
The postcode for Lyons is 0810 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Lyons (0810) sits in the Darwin region of the Northern Territory.
Lyons has roughly 2,219 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lyons scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 19°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1705mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Darwin Airport station, 4.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lyons's population at 2,219, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (36% own, 61% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 8% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,219
Median age
30
Family households
89%
Lone person
8%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
61%
At a deeper level
2,219
Median age: 30
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
NT Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Darwin, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
1,365
total offences in 2026 across the Darwin LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lyons.
Local schools for Lyons
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dripstone Secondary College
Henbury School
Wanguri Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1705 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.3°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
19.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Darwin Airport (4 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lyons.
- What is the Lyons postcode?
- Lyons is in the 0810 postcode, in NT, in the City of Darwin region.
- Where is Lyons?
- Lyons is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0810. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the City of Darwin region.
- What is the average rent in Lyons?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Lyons?
- There are 20 schools serving Lyons on this page, including Dripstone Secondary College, Henbury School, Wanguri Primary School.
- How walkable is Lyons?
- Lyons has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lyons?
- Lyons is close to Muirhead, Tiwi, Wanguri, Nakara, Casuarina.
- What is the population of Lyons?
- The population of Lyons is approximately 2,219 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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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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