Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lyons vs Monarch Glen.

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 (1041) sits above Monarch Glen (975).

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 (1041 vs 975).

Common questionsLyons vs Monarch Glen

Common questions

Does Lyons or Monarch Glen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lyons scores 1041 vs 975 in Monarch Glen. 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

Lyons
Metric
Monarch Glen

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$315/wk
$306/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$268/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
5
23,445
Population
21,763
35
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
4
1041
Avg ICSEA
975

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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