Lyons vs Muirhead
The verdict
Lyons rates higher for transport (44 vs 33). Muirhead rates higher for education (65 vs 56). Lyons has a shorter estimated CBD commute (49 vs 51 min).
Scores
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| Lyons | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 56 |
| Transport | 44 | 33 |
| Education | 56 | 65 |
| Liveability | 80 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lyons | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,219 | 3,689 |
| Median age | 30 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,931 | $3,029 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.8% | 54.0% |
| Born in Australia | 65.7% | 53.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.4 |
Growth: Lyons Moderate Growth · Muirhead Moderate Growth
Property
| Lyons | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Lyons | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 315 | 325 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,127 | 1,111 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lyons | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
Transport
| Lyons | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Lyons | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.7 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.5 km | 12.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 800 m | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Lyons | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,219 | 3,689 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,610 | 4,340 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,523 | 4,195 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.14% | 4.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lyons or Muirhead?
Lyons and Muirhead have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Lyons or Muirhead?
Lyons has the higher transport score (Lyons 44/100 vs Muirhead 33/100).
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