Lynam at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Lynam.
The postcode for Lynam is 4818 (QLD).
Lynam (4818) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.
Lynam has roughly 8 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lynam scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lynam's population at 8, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8
Median age
53
Family households
75%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$355/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$302/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Townsville City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
48,400
total offences in 2026 across the Townsville City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lynam.
Local schools for Lynam
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Government School Catchment
Bluewater State School
Northern Beaches State High School
Bohlevale State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lynam.
- What is the Lynam postcode?
- Lynam is in the 4818 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- Where is Lynam?
- Lynam is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4818, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lynam?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $355, for units it's $302.
- What schools are in Lynam?
- There are 17 schools serving Lynam on this page, including Bluewater State School, St Anthony's Catholic College, Northern Beaches State High School.
- How walkable is Lynam?
- Lynam has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lynam?
- Lynam is close to Rupertswood, Bluewater Park, Stableford, Alice River, Black River.
- What is the population of Lynam?
- The population of Lynam is approximately 8 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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