QLD4124· Pop. 23,445Ipswich

LYONS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

51

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

2.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

AI insights for LYONS

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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LYONS shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$360/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.55%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

72 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

LYONS is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.4% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.5%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,040/wk

$94k taxable p.a.

Renters

21.9%

75.0% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+5.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

8.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

65%

31% apartments

Degree qualified

31.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

480 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.9%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

26.4 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

29 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

59.2%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

14.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

3,158/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 4124

🏫3 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Greenbank State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1001

Everleigh State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 997

Boronia Heights State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 925

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
53/ 100

14.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
974ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
0/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 24 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

24

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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