Lynbrook
More than half of Lynbrook residents, 56.7%, were born overseas, while the median age is 33, or 7 years below the national figure. The suburb has 9,121 residents and a strongly detached housing profile, with 92.2% separate houses and 61.7% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms. The mortgage-belt character is understandable because household income sits at the 84th percentile. For buyers comparing Lynbrook with Hampton Park or Lyndhurst, its 92.2% separate-house share and 61.7% 4-plus-bedroom share provide a clear family-housing benchmark rather than an apartment-led profile.
Population
9,121
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,212/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
10
Median House
$958K
October to December 2025
Separate houses account for 92.2% of stock, while 61.7% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, so larger households are better matched because the housing mix is built around family-sized properties. Financing is common, with 59.8% of households holding a mortgage and 19.0% owning outright.
For Buyers
Separate houses account for 92.2% of stock, while 61.7% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, so larger households are better matched because the housing mix is built around family-sized properties. Financing is common, with 59.8% of households holding a mortgage and 19.0% owning outright.
For Investors
Rental conditions are reasonably tight, with a 2.4% vacancy rate alongside a 20.8% renting share and weekly rent of $401. Rent growth of 18.9% is higher than the 0.6% real-income growth figure, so recent rental increases may not be fully matched by local purchasing power. Nine development matters were recorded over 12 months, including an application involving 75 dwellings. Compared with owner-occupier demand, overseas migration adds a broader potential tenant pipeline.
Development Activity
Total DAs
12
Last 12 Months
10
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+900.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Lynbrook
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Lynbrook Primary School
St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School
Demographics
Lynbrook's profile is younger and more internationally connected than the national picture: the median age is 33, 7 years below national, while 56.7% of residents were born overseas, 35.1 percentage points above the national share. University attainment is 40.9%, or 10.8 points above the national comparison. Household size averages 3.5 people, 1.0 above national, and 64.1% of families are couples with children, helping explain demand for larger homes. Indian ancestry counts 1,534 people, while Punjabi, Sinhal and Hindi are recorded by 377, 237 and 183 residents respectively. Christianity counts 3,397 and Islam 1,296, compared with 1,485 reporting no religion.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.2%
Houses
6.7%
Townhouse
1.1%
Apartment
Tenure
House prices have climbed materially over the long run. Tenure is mortgage-heavy: 59.8% of households are paying a mortgage, compared with 19.0% owning outright and 20.8% renting. With 92.2% separate houses and 61.7% of homes containing 4 or more bedrooms, Lynbrook is structurally different from apartment-led markets. That detached format helps explain both the high median and the suburb's appeal to larger households.
Mortgage / mo
$1,962
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$401
Census 2021
HH Size
3.5
Personal Income / wk
$783
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.4%
Unoccupied
60
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
64.1%
Couples with children
21.9%
Couples, no children
12.5%
Single parent
2,346
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads Lynbrook's industry mix at 23.2%, or 648 workers, more than double manufacturing at 11.1% and 309 workers. Professional and technical work contributes 8.2% and 229 workers, while retail and education account for 7.4% and 206, and 7.1% and 198 respectively. The labour force totals 4,606, with a 65.7% participation rate, 61.6% full-time employment rate and 5.9% unemployment rate. Professionals number 779, followed by clerical and administrative workers at 593, trades at 574, labourers at 557 and community or personal service roles at 510. Household income is $2,212 weekly, at the 84th percentile. SEIFA results are mixed: IER ranks in decile 9, above IRSAD decile 7 and IEO decile 6, because economic resources are stronger than education and broad disadvantage measures.
Unemployment
5.9%
Labour Force
4,606
Unemployed
273
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.6%
Part-time
31.6%
Participation
65.7%
Employed
4,333
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
40.9%
Postgraduate
11.2%
Born Overseas
56.7%
Dwellings
2,443
Transport to Work
Daily mobility is car-led: 69.7% travel as car drivers, compared with 3.6% using public transport, while 20.4% work from home. That pattern makes reliable road access and nearby services more important because the driving share is substantially higher than transit use. Families have access to 2 local primary schools, split between 1 government school and 1 Catholic school; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. The crime rate is 63.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 342 property and deception offences, higher than 107 crimes against the person. Socioeconomic results are mixed but relatively solid: IRSAD sits in decile 7, above IRSD decile 6, while IER reaches decile 9.
Drive
69.7%
Public Transport
3.6%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
20.4%
Population Forecast
+3.26%/yr
(+638 people/yr)
EstablishedLynbrook is classified as established, yet the wider area's growth trend is strong at 3.26% annually, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 54.5% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Mixed rather than uniformly upward. Rents have grown 18.9%, higher than the 0.6% real-income growth figure, which may add pressure for tenants even as it supports investor interest. Affordability shifted from 50.1 in 2011 to 48.1 in 2021, and the gentrification stage is Not gentrifying with a score of 10. These indicators describe high growth because overseas migration is driving change, without a clear gentrification signal.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+348
Net Internal / yr
-190
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -190/yr, Strong overseas inflow +348/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
582
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
63.8
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Lynbrook compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lynbrook a good suburb to live in?
Lynbrook can suit households wanting detached space, with 92.2% separate houses and a median age of 33. Its 69.7% car-driver share means daily life is more car-oriented than public-transport-led, so inspect road access, services and school zones before buying.
What schools are in Lynbrook?
Lynbrook has 2 local primary schools: Lynbrook Primary School, a government school, and St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School, a Catholic school. Check enrolment zones for the exact address, as boundaries can affect practical access.
Is Lynbrook safe?
Lynbrook recorded 582 offences, equal to a crime rate of 63.8 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences accounted for 342, higher than 107 crimes against the person. Check the exact street, lighting, parking and security measures rather than relying only on a suburb-wide average.
How is Lynbrook's population changing?
Lynbrook's wider area is forecast to grow at 3.26% annually, with overseas migration the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 54.5% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Mixed. The suburb currently has 9,121 residents, and gentrification is classified as Not gentrifying with a score of 10.
What languages are spoken in Lynbrook?
Punjabi is the most common of the listed languages at 377 residents, followed by Sinhal at 237, Hindi at 183, Malayalam at 122 and Mandarin at 101. The overseas-born share is 56.7%, which is 35.1 percentage points above the national comparison.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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