Lyra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
35
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Lyra.
The postcode for Lyra is 4382 (QLD).
Lyra (4382) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland.
Lyra has roughly 35 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lyra scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lyra's population at 35, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
35
Median age
54
Family households
39%
Lone person
44%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
35
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Southern Downs Regional Council, 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.
4,470
total offences in 2026 across the Southern Downs Regional Council 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lyra.
Local schools for Lyra
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ballandean State School
Glen Aplin State School
Wallangarra State School
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Frequently asked
About Lyra.
- What is the Lyra postcode?
- Lyra is in the 4382 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
- Where is Lyra?
- Lyra is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4382, in the Southern Downs region.
- What is the average rent in Lyra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $125.
- What schools are in Lyra?
- There are 7 schools serving Lyra on this page, including Ballandean State School, Glen Aplin State School, Wallangarra State School.
- How walkable is Lyra?
- Lyra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lyra?
- Lyra is close to Lyra, Sundown, Ballandean, Wyberba, Somme.
- What is the population of Lyra?
- The population of Lyra is approximately 35 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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