Overall score
Holder
67.4/100
Lyons
57.0/100
Holder vs Lyons, ACT suburb comparison
Holder for retirees and investment; Lyons for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HolderLyons
Crime rate
Holder
6.2 / 1k
Lyons
17.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Holder
88
Lyons
103
Population
Holder
2,816
Lyons
3,271
Metric leadHolder 6Lyons 3across 9 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.
Comparison summary
Holder 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.
On the data, Holder is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Lyons answers with schools and education options and nearby cafés and amenities.
Holder suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Lyons is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.