Lyndhurst vs Lynbrook
Lynbrook (median $835,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Lyndhurst ($942,500).
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Lyndhurst and Lynbrook side by side
| Measure | Lyndhurst | Lynbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $942,500 | $835,000 |
| Median unit | $329,760 | $329,760 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 9,121 |
| Median age | – | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 773 mm | 773 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 26.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
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, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Lyndhurst edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 972).
Lyndhurst vs Lynbrook: common questions
Is Lyndhurst or Lynbrook cheaper to buy in?
Lynbrook has the lower median house price at $835,000, roughly 11% 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.
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