Lyons, Australian Capital Territory — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lyons.
| Locality | Lyons |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.34011 |
| Longitude | 149.07416 |
| Population | 3,013 |
| Density | 1327.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Elevation | 611 m |
| Postcode | 2606 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 8 km southwest |
Lyons is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,013. The locality covers an area of 2.3 km², giving a population density of about 1327.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 611 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km southwest of Canberra. Lyons is located at 35.3401°S, 149.0742°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2606.
Lyons unfolds across a landscape of rolling ochre hills, softened by the haze of distance and dotted with hardy, grey-green eucalyptus. It lies 89.0 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 222°T), and is situated 5.3 km north-north-east of Kambah. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the subtle perfume of native grasses that rustle with a whisper that sounds like secrets shared by the wind. The hills, with their ancient, weathered faces, seem to hold the quiet contemplation of millennia, a stark contrast to the more immediate, practical rhythm of life below. In the late afternoon, the sun casts long, elongated shadows, stretching across the paddocks like dark fingers, and the sky bleeds into a spectacular display of oranges, purples, and fiery reds, a daily benediction upon the land.
The story of Lyons is one of resilience and adaptation, deeply intertwined with the pastoral heritage of the region. For generations, the land has supported sheep and cattle, their wool and meat forming the backbone of the local economy, a tradition that still breathes life into the saleyards and the quiet hum of tractors working the fields. While agriculture remains a steadfast pillar, the broader economic character of Lyons is diversifying, drawing strength from its proximity to larger centres and its growing appeal as a place where the pace of life allows for a deeper connection to the natural surroundings. The nearby waterways, often reduced to trickles in drier seasons but swelling with purpose after good rains, have always been a vital artery, a source of life and a reminder of the constant dance between abundance and scarcity that defines this country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lyons, Australian Capital Territory with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Lyons.
Detailed location data for Lyons includes the postcode (2606), telephone area code (02), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lyons is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |