Overall score
Fisher
51.2/100
Lyons
58.5/100
Fisher vs Lyons, ACT Suburb Comparison
Fisher for retirees and families; Lyons for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FisherLyons
Crime rate
Fisher
9.5 / 1k
Lyons
17.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fisher
70
Lyons
111
Population
Fisher
3,219
Lyons
3,271
Metric leadFisher 4Lyons 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Fisher | Lyons |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.2/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.9/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.5 / 1k | 17.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Walkability | 31.0/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 111 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 5 |
| Green cover | 6.4% | 18.7% |
| Population | 3,219 | 3,271 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
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, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Lyons stands out for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Fisher if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Lyons for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.