Lyndhurst
A 33-year median age and a 55.0% overseas-born population give Lyndhurst a younger, internationally connected profile than the national picture, with age 7 years below the national figure and overseas birth 33.4 percentage points above it. Detached housing accounts for 95.2% of dwellings, while 68.4% of households are paying a mortgage. Household income sits at the 91.6th percentile nationally, and the 8,926 residents live at 958.4 people per square kilometre. Buyers comparing Lyndhurst with nearby Cranbourne or Narre Warren South should note the suburb's large-home format and average household size of 3.5, which is 1.0 person above the national average.
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
3
Median House
$1.1M
October to December 2025
Four-plus-bedroom homes make up 72.7% of stock, while 95.2% is separate housing, so the market is more family-house focused than an apartment-led area. Mortgage repayments are listed at $2,167 monthly, and mortgage commitments equal 20.5% of household income, with mortgage stress flagged false. With 68.4% of households mortgaged and 11.1% owning outright, buyers should compare deposit capacity and holding costs against nearby Casey options such as Cranbourne.
For Buyers
Four-plus-bedroom homes make up 72.7% of stock, while 95.2% is separate housing, so the market is more family-house focused than an apartment-led area. Mortgage repayments are listed at $2,167 monthly, and mortgage commitments equal 20.5% of household income, with mortgage stress flagged false. With 68.4% of households mortgaged and 11.1% owning outright, buyers should compare deposit capacity and holding costs against nearby Casey options such as Cranbourne.
For Investors
Rental demand has a clear income and occupancy context: 20.2% of dwellings are rented, weekly rent is $430, and vacancy is 2.9%. The renting share is below a heavily investor-oriented suburb, so tenant demand should be assessed alongside the limited vacancy rate. Development activity was modest at 3 applications in 12 months, so investors should focus on existing detached homes and cash-flow assumptions. Overseas migration is the primary forecast growth driver, which may support ongoing tenant demand.
Development Activity
Total DAs
3
Last 12 Months
3
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
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Lyndhurst Primary School
Demographics
Lyndhurst has a younger profile than Australia overall: the median age is 33, or 7 years below the national figure, while 48.5% of residents hold a university qualification, 18.4 percentage points above the national rate. Overseas-born residents comprise 55.0%, 33.4 points above the national comparison, with Indian, English and Chinese among the largest recorded ancestries at 1,716, 1,093 and 509 people. Punjabi is the largest listed non-English language at 481 speakers, followed by Sinhal at 224. Families shape daily demand because 68.4% of families are couples with children and average household size is 3.5, 1.0 above the national average. Compared with nearby Cranbourne and Narre Warren South, buyers should assess cultural networks and family services at the exact address.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.2%
Houses
4.8%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing profile is strongly detached and highly leveraged. Separate houses account for 95.2% of dwellings, semi-detached homes 4.8%, and four-plus-bedroom properties 72.7%, making Lyndhurst more family-house oriented than a unit-heavy market. Ownership is concentrated among mortgage holders at 68.4%, compared with 11.1% owning outright and 20.2% renting. Rent is $430 weekly and mortgage cost is $2,167 monthly; the respective income shares are 17.6% and 20.5%, with both stress flags false. The price path is higher than its 2013 base, so affordability remains a key consideration.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$430
Census 2021
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
68.4%
Couples with children
21.6%
Couples, no children
8.9%
Single parent
2,402
Total families
Economy & Employment
Lyndhurst combines strong workforce participation with a professional and service base. Participation is 73.9%, unemployment is 5.1%, and 64.7% of employed residents work full time. Healthcare is the largest industry at 19.3% or 622 workers, followed by manufacturing at 11.2% or 359, professional and technical services at 9.6% or 309, retail at 7.7% or 249, and education at 7.6% or 244. Professionals number 1,082, ahead of clerical and administrative workers at 610 and trades at 563. Household income sits at the 91.6th percentile, higher than the national midpoint, while the IER decile is 9 versus an IEO decile of 6, indicating stronger economic resources than education and occupation outcomes alone suggest.
Unemployment
5.1%
Labour Force
4,765
Unemployed
244
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.7%
Part-time
29.0%
Participation
73.9%
Employed
4,521
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
48.5%
Postgraduate
15.3%
Born Overseas
55.0%
Dwellings
2,502
Transport to Work
Daily life is geared to cars and home-based work: 63.6% of residents drive, only 4.1% use public transport, 27.2% work from home and 0.8% walk or cycle. This makes parking and road access more important than in a transit-led suburb. Lyndhurst Primary School is the local government primary option, so families should check enrolment zones and travel times for secondary and specialist choices. The crime rate is 43.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, including 223 property and deception offences and 78 crimes against the person. An IRSAD decile of 7 is above the midpoint, while volunteering is 8.4% and 3.1% need assistance. The combination of 1 local school, low public transport use and a 7 decile points to practical, family-oriented living rather than highly walkable urban convenience.
Drive
63.6%
Public Transport
4.1%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
27.2%
Population Forecast
+3.26%/yr
(+638 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth momentum is pronounced across the wider area, with the forecast annual trend at 3.26% and population change over 10 years at 54.5%. Overseas migration is the primary driver, aligning with Lyndhurst's 55.0% overseas-born population and helping explain demand from larger households. The forecast trajectory is Mixed, while affordability is marked Stable after moving from 50.1 in 2011 to 48.1 in 2021. Gentrification is not the current story: the stage is Not gentrifying and the score is 10. A 2.4 percentage-point rise in the senior share, a 0.7-point fall in the young share and 18.9% rent growth suggest a maturing market, even as annual growth remains higher than a flat-growth setting.
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
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?
Yes, if you want detached family housing and strong household incomes. Lyndhurst has a median age of 33, 95.2% separate houses and an IRSAD decile of 7, above the midpoint. The trade-off is car dependence: 63.6% drive and only 4.1% use public transport.
What schools are in Lyndhurst?
Lyndhurst Primary School is the named local school and it is a government primary school. For enrolment planning, check the exact address against current zones and confirm travel options for secondary schooling. With 72.7% of homes having four or more bedrooms and average household size at 3.5, family demand is substantial compared with the national average.
Is Lyndhurst safe?
Lyndhurst recorded 391 offences, equal to 43.8 incidents per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences accounted for 223 cases, compared with 78 crimes against the person. That mix means households should still use standard security measures, especially for vehicles and homes, rather than treating the area as risk-free.
How is Lyndhurst's population changing?
Lyndhurst's population is 8,926 today, and the wider-area forecast points to 54.5% population change over 10 years with an annual trend of 3.26%. Overseas migration is the primary driver, consistent with 55.0% of residents being born overseas. Compared with the national profile, the overseas-born share is 33.4 points higher. The trajectory is Mixed, with the young share down 0.7 points and the senior share up 2.4 points.
What languages are spoken in Lyndhurst?
Punjabi is spoken by 481 residents, Sinhal by 224, Hindi by 171, Malayalam by 142 and Mandarin by 104. This sits alongside a 55.0% overseas-born population, which is 33.4 percentage points above the national comparison. No single listed language approaches a majority, so English-language services remain relevant alongside established cultural and family networks.
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.
Explore Lyndhurst on the Map
View parcels, zoning overlays, DA applications, schools and more.
Open Interactive Map