Lyra vs Sundown
Sundown scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sundown (936) sits above Lyra (921).
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Lyra and Sundown side by side
| Measure | Lyra | Sundown |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 936 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 35 | – |
| Median age | 54 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 686 mm | 673 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.4°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
- Sundown edges out on average school ICSEA (936 vs 921).
Lyra vs Sundown: common questions
Does Lyra or Sundown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sundown scores 936 vs 921 in Lyra. 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, Lyra or Sundown?
Sundown scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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