Overall score
Fisher
54.1/100
Lyons
57.0/100
Fisher for retirees and investment; Lyons for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fisher
54.1/100
Lyons
57.0/100
Crime rate
Fisher
9.5 / 1k
Lyons
17.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fisher
65
Lyons
103
Population
Fisher
3,219
Lyons
3,271
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Fisher is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Lyons is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Fisher sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Lyons is closer to the city centre.
Fisher tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Lyons stands out for schools and education options and walkability.
Choose Fisher if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Lyons for families and households prioritising schools.