Overall score
Kambah
76.5/100
Lyons
57.0/100
Kambah vs Lyons, ACT suburb comparison
Kambah for investment and value; Lyons for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KambahLyons
Crime rate
Kambah
16.5 / 1k
Lyons
17.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kambah
260
Lyons
103
Population
Kambah
15,670
Lyons
3,271
Metric leadKambah 6Lyons 21 tiedacross 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
Put side by side, Kambah is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Lyons is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Kambah sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Lyons is closer to the city centre.
Kambah pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Lyons is the better pick for schools and education options and a calmer planning outlook.
Kambah suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Lyons is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.