Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Lyons (ACT)

2 km²

Lyons (ACT) is characterised by far more university graduates than most areas and a smaller-than-average population.

Beyond that, it has a high share of renters and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Lyons (ACT), Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,271▲ +19.7%since 2011 Median age36 yrs▼ -2.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.9%People aged 65 and over16.7%Children under 1516.7%People in a de facto relationship9.4%▲ +6.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)33.7%

Older adults (45–64)21.3%

Children (0–14)16.7%

Seniors (65+)16.7%

Youth (15–24)11.2%

Marital status

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (9%).

Married48%
Never married35%
Divorced9%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is Australia at 76%, followed by Nepal (7%) and England (4%).

Australia60.6%

Nepal5.7%

England3.4%

India3.3%

China1.7%

Philippines1.6%

New Zealand1.1%

South Africa0.7%

Vietnam0.6%

Italy0.5%

Ancestry

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (11%).

English31.2%

Australian28.2%

Irish10.8%

Scottish10.3%

German5.3%

Indian3.4%

Chinese3.3%

Italian3.0%

Filipino1.9%

Dutch1.5%

Language

People using another language at home29.2%

Language used at home

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is English only at 90%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Hindi (2%).

English only66.2%

Mandarin1.6%

Hindi1.2%

Punjabi1.1%

Italian1.1%

Vietnamese0.6%

Cantonese0.6%

Tagalog0.6%

Greek0.5%

Arabic0.4%

Religion

People with no religion40.6%

Religious affiliation

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is No religion at 43%, followed by Christianity (36%) and Hinduism (9%).

No religion43%
Christianity36%
Hinduism9%
Buddhism7%
Islam3%
Other religions2%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1277.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher46.9%

Highest year of school

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is Year 12 at 81%, followed by Year 10 (9%) and Year 9 or below (6%).

Year 1277.4%

Year 108.8%

Year 9 or below5.8%

Year 113.1%

Highest qualification level

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is Bachelor degree at 36%, followed by Postgraduate degree (27%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Bachelor degree32.5%

Postgraduate degree23.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.6%

Certificate III / IV10.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate7.0%

Certificate I / II1.6%

Field of qualification

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is Society & culture at 23%, followed by Management & commerce (20%) and Health (11%).

Society & culture20.4%

Management & commerce18.3%

Health9.5%

Engineering & related8.1%

Education7.5%

Information technology7.2%

Natural & physical sciences6.2%

Creative arts4.2%

Architecture & building3.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,097▲ +42.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,062▲ +49.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,629▲ +39.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week20.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week31.1%

Household income distribution

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $4,000 or more (20%).

$1,500–$2,99929.5%

$650–$1,49922.9%

$4,000 or more19.2%

$3,000–$3,99912.0%

Under $65011.8%

Personal income distribution

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by Under $650 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (26%).

$650–$1,49934.1%

Under $65028.0%

$1,500–$2,99925.0%

$3,000 or more8.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.8%People with a mental health condition9.0%People needing help with daily activities5.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None66.4%

One condition19.2%

Two conditions6.1%

Three or more2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is Other condition at 21%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Arthritis (17%).

Other condition10.1%

Mental health9.0%

Arthritis8.2%

Asthma7.8%

Diabetes4.1%

Heart disease4.0%

Cancer2.8%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.3%People providing unpaid care11.1%People caring for children unpaid26.4%People who served in the Defence Force4.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▲ +4.5%since 2011 One-parent families11.7%People living alone35.2%▼ -4.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is Couples with children at 57%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children57%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families12%
Other families2%

Household size

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is 1 person at 35%, followed by 2 people (29%) and 4 people (15%).

1 person35.2%

2 people29.6%

4 people14.8%

3 people14.0%

5 people4.7%

6 or more2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$360▲ +20.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,383▲ +29.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting42.3%Homes owned outright25.9%Separate (detached) houses51.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms58.3%▼ -5.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned outright (26%) and Owned with a mortgage (25%).

Rented43%
Owned outright26%
Owned with a mortgage25%
Other tenure6%

Types of homes

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is Separate house at 52%, followed by Flat or apartment (28%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (20%).

Separate house52%
Flat or apartment28%
Townhouse / semi-detached20%

Bedrooms per home

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 33%, followed by 2 bedrooms (28%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms33.1%

2 bedrooms27.8%

4 bedrooms19.2%

1 bedroom12.2%

5 or more6.0%

Studio / none1.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is $350–$549 at 40%, followed by $200–$349 (30%) and $550–$749 (16%).

$350–$54938.1%

$200–$34928.2%

$550–$74915.3%

Under $20010.1%

$750 or more3.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is $3,000 or more at 35%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (30%) and $1,000–$1,799 (18%).

$3,000 or more34.6%

$1,800–$2,99929.6%

$1,000–$1,79917.8%

Under $1,00015.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle11.3%▼ -25.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 47%, followed by 2 vehicles (30%) and No vehicle (11%).

1 vehicle47.3%

2 vehicles30.3%

No vehicle11.3%

3 vehicles8.1%

4 or more3.2%

How people get to work

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is Car (driver) at 63%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Bus (10%).

Car (driver)54.7%

Worked at home9.8%

Bus8.8%

Walked6.1%

Car (passenger)6.1%

Bicycle0.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years50.1%Recent arrivals from overseas29.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.2%Labour-force participation66.9%Employed full-time63.2%

Industries people work in

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is Public administration & safety at 28%, followed by Health care & social assistance (16%) and Education & training (10%).

Public administration & safety27.4%

Health care & social assistance15.4%

Education & training9.3%

Professional & technical8.0%

Retail trade7.2%

Accommodation & food6.4%

Administrative & support5.3%

Construction4.9%

Other services2.5%

Transport & warehousing2.1%

Occupations people work in

In Lyons (ACT), the largest group is Professionals at 31%, followed by Managers (17%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Professionals30.2%

Managers16.4%

Community & personal service13.8%

Clerical & administrative10.9%

Labourers10.2%

Technicians & trades8.6%

Sales workers5.7%

Machinery operators & drivers2.2%

Areas within Lyons (ACT)

Lyons (ACT) Block 1 Lyons (ACT) Block 2 Lyons (ACT) Block 3 Lyons (ACT) Block 4 Lyons (ACT) Block 5 Lyons (ACT) Block 6 Lyons (ACT) Block 7

Nearby areas

Chifley Weston Waramanga Curtin Phillip Hughes Pearce Stirling

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