Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lyons vs Greenwald.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Greenwald edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Greenwald (937) sits above Lyons (930).

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

Greenwald edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 930).

Common questionsLyons vs Greenwald

Common questions

Does Lyons or Greenwald have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Greenwald scores 937 vs 930 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.

The numbers behind the take

Lyons
Metric
Greenwald

Price & Market

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

Rental

$180/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$180/wk
$153/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
81.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
2,786
Population
58
49
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
4
930
Avg ICSEA
937

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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