Lyons is a rural locality in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census Lyons had a population of 32 people.[1]

Lyons
Logan CityQueensland
Ripley Road, 2023
Lyons is located in Queensland
Lyons
Lyons
Coordinates27°46′17″S 152°51′49″E / 27.7713°S 152.8636°E / -27.7713; 152.8636 (Lyons (centre of locality))
Population32 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.724/km2 (1.875/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4124
Area44.2 km2 (17.1 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (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

Geography edit

The locality is partly used for farming but is mostly undeveloped.

History edit

The name Lyons comes from the settler William Lyons who lived in the area in the 1880s.[3]

Formerly in the Shire of Beaudesert, Lyons became part of Logan City following the local government amalgamations in March 2008.

In the 2016 census Lyons had a population of 32 people.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Lyons (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.  
  2. ^ "Lyons – locality in City of Logan (entry 45303)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Lyons". Suburbs. Logan City Council. Retrieved 8 May 2014.