Lyons vs Casuarina
Casuarina scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Casuarina (971) sits above Lyons (961).
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Lyons and Casuarina side by side
| Measure | Lyons | Casuarina |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $345/wk | $345/wk |
| Unit rent | $265/wk | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 36.0% | 33.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% | 60.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,219 | 406 |
| Median age | 30 | 27 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1719 mm | 1719 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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
- Casuarina edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 961). Lyons also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lyons vs Casuarina: common questions
Does Lyons or Casuarina have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Casuarina scores 971 vs 961 in Lyons. 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 Casuarina?
Casuarina scores 30/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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