Lyndhurst
Over 55% of Lyndhurst residents were born overseas, 33.4 percentage points above the national average, making it one of Melbourne's most diverse growth-corridor suburbs. Indian ancestry alone accounts for 1,716 residents, the second-largest heritage group. Despite this migrant majority, household income sits in the 91.6th percentile nationally because 48.5% hold university degrees, nearly 18.4 points above the national rate. Median house price of $900,000 has grown 93.5% from $465,000 since 2013, a compound annual rate of 4.8% over 14 years.
Population
8,926
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,446/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Median House
$900K
Apr-Jun 2024
At $900,000, Lyndhurst is priced at roughly Melbourne's median, but buyers get substantially more space: 72.7% of homes have 4+ bedrooms, one of the highest shares in the metro area. The stock is 95.2% separate houses with 4.8% semi-detached and no significant apartment component. Mortgage-to-income at 20.5% is comfortable, partly because 68.6% of households carry mortgages on high incomes. Prices are 6.7% below the late-2023 peak of $965,000, which could present a recovery entry point. Average household size of 3.5 exceeds the national median by 1.0, reflecting the family-oriented buyer profile.
For Buyers
At $900,000, Lyndhurst is priced at roughly Melbourne's median, but buyers get substantially more space: 72.7% of homes have 4+ bedrooms, one of the highest shares in the metro area. The stock is 95.2% separate houses with 4.8% semi-detached and no significant apartment component. Mortgage-to-income at 20.5% is comfortable, partly because 68.6% of households carry mortgages on high incomes. Prices are 6.7% below the late-2023 peak of $965,000, which could present a recovery entry point. Average household size of 3.5 exceeds the national median by 1.0, reflecting the family-oriented buyer profile.
For Investors
Only 20.3% of dwellings are rented, and vacancy at 2.9% is tight, below the metro average. Rent at $430/week on a $900,000 purchase price implies a modest gross yield, but the low vacancy and strong population fundamentals support long-term holding. Only 2 development applications in 12 months signals the suburb is largely built out, meaning no new supply pressure. The 68.6% mortgage share is one of the highest nationally, indicating substantial leveraged ownership. Internal migration data is not separately available, but the 22.7% turnover rate suggests moderate population churn in a growth-corridor suburb.
Development Activity
Total DAs
2
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Lyndhurst iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Lyndhurst Primary School
Prep-6 · 868 students
Demographics
Overseas-born residents at 55.0% are the majority, 33.4 points above the national average. Indian ancestry (1,716) is the largest identified group, and Punjabi (481 speakers), Sinhala (224), and Hindi (171) are the top non-English languages. University attainment at 48.5% is 18.4 points above the national rate, an unusual combination with a migrant-majority suburb that reflects skilled migration pathways. Median age of 33 is 7 years below the national figure, and household size of 3.5 is well above average. Only 13.1% of families are couples without children, compared to the national share of around 25%, confirming the suburb's family dominance.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.2%
Houses
4.8%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Mortgage holders dominate at 68.6%, more than double the national average of around 35%, because Lyndhurst is a relatively new estate where most residents are recent purchasers. Outright owners are just 11.1%. Stock is 95.2% separate houses with negligible apartments. Prices grew from $465,000 in 2013 to $900,000, a 93.5% gain and 4.8% CAGR over 14 years. The current price sits 6.7% below the peak of $965,000 from late 2023. Rent-to-income at 17.6% and mortgage-to-income at 20.5% are both well below stress thresholds, indicating strong affordability relative to the suburb's income profile.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$430
HH Size
3.5
Personal Income / wk
$955
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.9%
Unoccupied
75
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
13.1%
Couples, no children
8,196
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 19.3%, followed by manufacturing (11.2%) and professional/tech (9.6%). The manufacturing share is above most Melbourne suburban benchmarks, reflecting proximity to the Dandenong South industrial precinct. Professionals (1,082) are the top occupation, but machinery/drivers (400) also feature, indicating a blue-to-white-collar mix. Unemployment at 5.4% is above the national rate, and participation at 69.5% is high, suggesting most adults are actively working. SEIFA scores show a split: the economic resources decile is 9, among the highest, but education (IEO) decile is 6, reflecting the gap between income levels and formal qualification recognition.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.1%
Part-time
25.5%
Participation
69.5%
Employed
4,236
Occupations
Top Industries
University
48.5%
Postgraduate
15.3%
Born Overseas
55.0%
Dwellings
2,502
Transport to Work
Lyndhurst Primary School (ICSEA 999, 868 students) is the sole local school, scoring at the national benchmark. The large enrolment of 868 reflects the young, family-heavy population. Public transport usage at 5.6% is low but higher than many outer-suburban peers, and 87.4% drive. Crime rate of 43.8 per 1,000 residents is below the Victorian average of roughly 65, with property offences (223 incidents) the main category. IRSAD decile 7 places the suburb in the upper-middle band nationally. Hinduism (1,210) and Islam (1,035) are both well-represented, reflecting the diverse religious makeup of the community.
Drive
87.4%
Public Transport
5.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
391
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
43.8
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 Lyndhurst compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lyndhurst a good suburb to live in?
Lyndhurst suits families wanting spacious homes (72.7% have 4+ bedrooms) with low mortgage stress (20.5% of income). Crime rate of 43.8 per 1,000 is below the state average. The main limitation is having only 1 school locally (Lyndhurst Primary, ICSEA 999), and public transport usage is low at 5.6%. The 55.0% overseas-born population creates a culturally diverse community.
What is the median house price in Lyndhurst?
The median house price is $900,000 as of April-June 2024. Prices grew 93.5% from $465,000 in 2013, a compound annual growth rate of 4.8% over 14 years. The current median sits 6.7% below the late-2023 peak of $965,000, suggesting a mild correction phase in Melbourne's south-east growth corridor.
What schools are in Lyndhurst?
Lyndhurst Primary School is the only school in the suburb, a government primary with 868 students and an ICSEA score of 999, essentially at the national benchmark of 1000. The large enrolment reflects the family-heavy, young population (median age 33). Secondary options require travel to neighbouring suburbs like Cranbourne and Dandenong.
Is Lyndhurst safe?
The crime rate of 43.8 per 1,000 residents is well below Victoria's average of approximately 65 per 1,000. Property and deception offences account for 223 of 391 total incidents. Crimes against the person total 78, which is moderate. The low residential turnover and high owner-occupation (79.7%) are factors that typically correlate with neighbourhood stability.
Is Lyndhurst good for property investment?
Vacancy at 2.9% is tight, below the metro average, and only 2 DAs in 12 months means no new supply pressure. The 4.8% CAGR over 14 years demonstrates solid long-term capital growth. However, only 20.3% of dwellings are rented, limiting the rental pool, and the 68.6% mortgage share means most residents are owner-occupiers. This is a capital growth play rather than a yield market.
How is Lyndhurst's population changing?
Lyndhurst's median age of 33 is 7 years below the national figure, and 55.0% of residents were born overseas, 33.4 points above the national average. Indian ancestry (1,716 residents) is the largest identified group. The suburb appears largely built out with only 2 DAs. University attainment at 48.5% is high, reflecting skilled migration pathways that bring educated professionals into the growth corridor.
What languages are spoken in Lyndhurst?
With 55.0% born overseas, Lyndhurst is highly multilingual. Punjabi (481 speakers) is the most common non-English language, followed by Sinhala (224), Hindi (171), Malayalam (142), and Mandarin (104). Indian ancestry at 1,716 residents and strong South Asian language representation reflect the suburb's role as a major destination for skilled migrants from the subcontinent.
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), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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