Lyndoch is a town in South Australia, 66 km from Adelaide CBD, around 55 minutes by car. Population is 2,151; the median age is 44 and the median household income is $84,864 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the middle range nationally. The town grew 7.5% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $295 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,452. 2 schools sit within the town boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Lyndoch a good town?
Lyndoch scores a B (54/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on safety, weaker on transit.
Mixed results
2 schools
Car-dependent
Walkability 21/100 · 66.3 km · 55 min drive to Adelaide
Median available
Median $840K
Low all-round risk
Fire 27/100 · Crime 33/100 · Flood 14/100
Mid-range socio-economic
SEIFA decile 6/10 · median age 44 · 2,151 residents
Liveability Rating
54 / 100 · Ranked #219 in SAEach bar is Lyndoch's rank among SA suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
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Our score
54 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataLyndoch's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $840,000, about 6% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$840,000
Based on 30 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 21 days — median across 16 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 16 sales $845K
- 4 bed 11 sales $840K
Land
$544,362
Based on only 6 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 51 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Lyndoch are currently listed at around $799,000 on average. Based on 8 houses listed in the past six months.
$799K
8 houses listed in the last 6 months.
9 of the suburb's 795 dwellings (1.1%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Lyndoch rent for around $620 a week on average, based on 4 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$620/wk
4 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
4 rentals advertised against an estimated 120 rented homes (3.3%) in the last 6 months.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$620/week ($32,000 a year) on a $799,000 median
Based on a small sample (4 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Short-Stay Rentals
33 active Airbnb listings: 33 whole homes and 0 rooms. Whole homes are about 3.8% of the town's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Lyndoch safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Lyndoch sits in the low band, with 34 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 37% on the prior year.
34 offences
37.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20254 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
Two schools serve Lyndoch, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 216 students across 2 schools (avg 108)
- • Sectors: 1 Government, 1 Independent
- • ICSEA 1008-1031, median 1020 (above the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: St Jakobi Lutheran School (148 students)
Primary
Walkability
Lyndoch is very car-dependent on foot — at 21/100, nearly all errands require a car. Within the town there are 1 supermarket, 4 parks and 4 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Lyndoch.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 3.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 1.1 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.5 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 2.5 min
- Span of service
- 12.5 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Lyndoch.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 33%
- Premises covered
- 957
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Barossa: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 7 small areas inside this town and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 3 different deciles — a narrow range, so the average describes the town closely.
Lyndoch is home to about 2,200 residents, with a median age of 44, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $85,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.4%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
2,151
Median Age
44
Median Household Income
$84,864/yr
Census Median Rent
$295/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,452/mo
Avg Household Size
2.6
Median Personal Income
$39,832/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Unoccupied Dwellings
8.7%
Total Dwellings
795
Owner-Occupier Rate
84.9%
Houses
94.2%
Rental Stress
18.1%
Mortgage Stress
20.5%
Work From Home
12.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 80.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 93.0%
- Employment Rate
- 60.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 39.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
22 residents (1.0%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
15.0% of residents (306) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Adelaide (267).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 2,037 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
5% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (50 of 1,072).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,247 a year through Barossa based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 86%
- Industrial 4%
- Commercial 3%
- Parks and recreation 3%
- Residential 2%
- Environmental 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the town around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Barossa
In the year to August 2026, 180 new dwellings were approved across Barossa. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 48.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.5 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 18.7 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.31 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 5 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Elizabeth monitoring station, 23.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Edinburgh RAAF, 27.1 kmDry climate — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 170 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 35.7 km
- Annual rainfall
- 404 mm
- 67 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.0°C
- 28 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.6°C
- 1 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the town centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
4 facilities within 5 km- 1.9 kmWine and Other Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingTop reported: Ethanol · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 2.0 kmWine and Other Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingTop reported: Ethanol · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 4.6 kmWine and Other Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Ethanol
- 4.7 kmGravel and Sand QuarryingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Manganese & compounds · Zinc and compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 5351, 31 of 6,008 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.7% (102 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.2%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5351, 2,036 rooftop-solar systems totalling 13.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,408 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 147 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in this town, 2 across postcode 5351.
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tony Pasin Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tony Pasin | 37.0% | 63.0% | +3.6 |
| 2022 | Tony Pasin | 33.4% | 66.6% | -2.3 |
| 2019 | Tony Pasin | 31.1% | 68.9% | +5.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Ashton Hurn Liberal Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ashton Hurn LP | 67.4% |
| 2022 | Ashton Hurn LP | 61.9% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
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Common questions about Lyndoch
Is Lyndoch a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Lyndoch is low (33/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Lyndoch?
Lyndoch has a low recorded bushfire history (27/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a low share of it (14/100). These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Lyndoch a good place to live?
Lyndoch has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (54/100), ranked against other SA suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Lyndoch?
Lyndoch, SA had a population of 2,151 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Lyndoch, SA?
The postcode for Lyndoch, SA is 5351.
How far is Lyndoch from Adelaide?
Lyndoch is 66 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 55 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Lyndoch?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Lyndoch was $84,864 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Lyndoch?
The median advertised rent in Lyndoch is $620 a week for houses (4 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Lyndoch?
The median age of residents in Lyndoch was 44 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Lyndoch at risk of bushfire?
Lyndoch has a low recorded bushfire history (27/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the town relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Lyndoch?
There are 2 schools inside the Lyndoch boundary: 1 at and 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Lyndoch walkable?
Lyndoch scores 21/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Lyndoch?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Lyndoch (Elizabeth) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.5 µg/m³ and PM10 of 18.7 µg/m³. That puts Lyndoch below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Lyndoch?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Lyndoch, Edinburgh RAAF (27.1 km away), summer days average 30°C, winter nights 6.6°C, 404 mm of rain a year over 67 rainy days, and 28 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Lyndoch?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Lyndoch belong to?
Lyndoch sits within the Barossa local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Lyndoch?
The average residential rates bill through Barossa is $2,247 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Lyndoch?
Across Barossa, 180 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 48.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Lyndoch in?
Lyndoch sits within the federal Division of Barker, currently held by Tony Pasin (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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