Suburbs Lyons (Vic.)

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Lyons VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lyons, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lyons VIC is 31 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lyons is $1,125 per week ($58,500 per year). Median rent in Lyons is $165 per week ($715 per month). Lyons has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Lyons has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lyons is $675.

There were 6 recorded offences in Lyons in 2024-24, a rate of 194 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (2 offences).

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📍 Lyons, Victoria — 38.0000°S, 141.4802°E

Crime: Low Med High

Lyons Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lyons Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,125/wk
$58,500 per year
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Median Rent
$165/wk
$715 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$675/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Lyons Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.7% (17) Female 43.3% (13)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
31 people · 50.3 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,249
Family income/wk

Lyons Age Distribution

15-19
30-34
45-49
50-54
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lyons Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
100.0% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lyons Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Lyons Religion

No Religion
32.1%
Anglican
21.4%
Not stated
14.3%
Catholic
10.7%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
10.7%
Other Religions Tot
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lyons Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Lyons Employment

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Employed full-time
40.0% 12 people
⏰
Employed part-time
33.3% 10 people
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Not in labour force
26.7% 8 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Lyons Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
62.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Lyons Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
33.3%
Labourers
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Lyons Field of Study

Health
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Lyons Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lyons Weekly Household Income

$3,500-$3,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lyons Marital Status

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Married
38.2% 13
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Divorced
11.8% 4
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Never married
50.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lyons Ancestry

English
44.1%
Irish
17.6%
Australian
14.7%
Scottish
14.7%
Dutch
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lyons Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Lyons Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
11.1% 3
—
Not a volunteer
88.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lyons How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Lyons Car Ownership

1 vehicle
57.1%
2 vehicles
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Lyons Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
55.6%
4 bedrooms
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Lyons Population Mobility

25.0%
moved in the last year
33.3%
moved in the last 5 years
51.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lyons Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
42
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lyons Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
6
Mental health
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Lyons Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
50.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lyons Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
42.9%
Couple — no children
35.7%
One parent — no children under 15
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lyons Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.5% 3
—
Did not provide
88.5% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lyons Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
31.3%
5–14 hours
12.5%
15–29 hours
9.4%
30+ hours
12.5%
Did not do domestic work
34.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Lyons Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lyons Where Residents Moved From

Same address
24
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Lyons Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lyons Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 6 total

Drug Offences
2
Weapons
2
Assault
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2020
2022
2023
2024

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Lyons Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $165/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Lyons

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $165/wk
Left after rent $1,272/wk
Rent share 11.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena
Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $2/wk

Lyons vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Archerton
Pop: 16 Income: $383/wk
Brookville
Pop: 16 Income: $425/wk Rent: $100/wk
Cannie
Pop: 16 Income: $725/wk Rent: $110/wk
Caringal
Pop: 16 Income: $466/wk Rent: $185/wk
Irishtown (Vic.)
Pop: 16 Income: $1,083/wk
Jancourt
Pop: 16 Income: $1,792/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lyons

What is the population of Lyons VIC?

The population of Lyons VIC is 31 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Lyons?

The median personal income in Lyons VIC is $1,125 per week, or $58,500 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $2,249 per week.

How much is rent in Lyons?

Median rent in Lyons VIC is $165 per week ($715 per month).Rent represents 11.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Lyons?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lyons VIC is $675. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lyons?

The median age in Lyons VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lyons a good suburb to live in?

Lyons is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 31.The median income is $1,125/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21556. All dollar figures in AUD.