Lyndhurst vs Lynbrook.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $942,500 and $835,000. Lynbrook edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Lynbrook (median $835,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Lyndhurst ($942,500).
Lynbrook scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lyndhurst (973) sits above Lynbrook (972).
For buyers
Lynbrook is the lower entry point at $835,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Lynbrook offers the higher gross rental yield (2.59% vs 2.30%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Lyndhurst edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 972).
Common questions
Is Lyndhurst or Lynbrook cheaper to buy in?
Lynbrook has the lower median house price at $835,000, roughly 13% below Lyndhurst ($942,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Lyndhurst or Lynbrook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lyndhurst scores 973 vs 972 in Lynbrook. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Lyndhurst or Lynbrook?
Lynbrook scores 22/100 on walkability vs 12/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Lyndhurst or Lynbrook?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.59% in Lynbrook vs 2.30% in Lyndhurst. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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