Download coordinates as: Lytton is an outer riverside suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

[1] The historical region was a significant naval base after the establishment of Fort Lytton between 1880 and 1881.

The Fort safeguarded the city and shipping routes from hostile invasions during the colonial period as Brisbane was close to the French naval garrison at Nouméa.

[5] It is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) east of the Brisbane CBD, but travel by the railway or road is considerably longer.

[6] The hulk "Prosperine" in the Brisbane River off Lytton was used as a floating Reformatory for Boys.

[11] Lytton State School opened on 18 September 1882 with an initial enrolment of 41 students under teacher Mr A. S. Spencer.

[10] The Wynnum North State School site was sold and redeveloped as an apartment complex.