Lyons vs Stirling, ACT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Lyons | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.0 / 1k | 19.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 51.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 47 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 2 |
| Population | 3,271 | 2,191 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Lyons (ACT) and Stirling (ACT) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Lyons (ACT) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Lyons (ACT); Housing (desirability) favours Stirling (ACT); Crime rate favours Lyons (ACT). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Lyons (ACT), Families → Lyons (ACT), Investment → Stirling (ACT), Best value → Stirling (ACT).