Overall score
Griffith
67.1/100
Lyons
57.0/100
Griffith for investment; Lyons for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Griffith
67.1/100
Lyons
57.0/100
Crime rate
Griffith
26.2 / 1k
Lyons
17.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Griffith
214
Lyons
103
Population
Griffith
5,328
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.
Griffith reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Lyons is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Griffith tends to lead on schools and education options and walkability, while Lyons stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Griffith suits investors more clearly, whereas Lyons is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.