Lyons, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lyons Logan City, Queensland
Ripley Road, 2023
Lyons Location in Queensland
Population	39 (2021 census)
• Density	0.882/km2 (2.28/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4124
Area	44.2 km2 (17.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Logan City
State electorate(s)	Jordan
Federal Division(s)	Wright
Suburbs around Lyons: South Ripley Greenbank New Beith Peak Crossing Lyons Silverbark Ridge Peak Crossing Undullah Monarch Glen

Lyons is a small, quiet area in Queensland, Australia. It's a rural locality within the City of Logan. This means it's mostly countryside, with some farms and lots of undeveloped land. In 2021, only 39 people lived there, making it a very peaceful place.

What is Lyons Like?

Lyons is a mostly natural area. You'll find some farms, but much of the land is still wild and untouched. It's a great place if you love nature and wide-open spaces.

A Look Back: How Lyons Got Its Name

Lyons was named after an early settler called William Lyons. He lived in this area way back in the 1880s. The name "Lyons" became official on April 24, 1997. Before 2008, Lyons was part of a different local government area. It was called the Shire of Beaudesert. But in March 2008, it became part of Logan City. Logan City is the local council that looks after the area now.

Who Lives in Lyons?

In 2016, there were 32 people living in Lyons. About 41.7% were female and 58.3% were male. The average age of people in Lyons was 48 years old. This was 10 years older than the average age for all of Australia.

By 2021, the population of Lyons had grown a little to 39 people. At this time, there was an equal number of females and males, with 50.0% each. The average age was 47 years. This was still older than the national average age of 38.