Lyndoch at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
2,151
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Lyndoch.
The postcode for Lyndoch is 5351 (SA).
Lyndoch (5351) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Lyndoch has roughly 2,151 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Lyndoch scores 12/100 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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 1 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lyndoch's population at 2,151, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,151
Median age
44
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$625/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
2,151
Median age: 44
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
32
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lyndoch.
Local schools for Lyndoch
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Government School Catchment
Lyndoch Primary School
Sandy Creek Primary School
Williamstown Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lyndoch.
- What is the Lyndoch postcode?
- Lyndoch is in the 5351 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Lyndoch?
- Lyndoch is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5351, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lyndoch?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $625, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Lyndoch?
- There are 20 schools serving Lyndoch on this page, including Lyndoch Primary School, St Jakobi Lutheran School, Sandy Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Lyndoch?
- Lyndoch has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Lyndoch?
- Lyndoch is close to Altona, Sandy Creek, Cockatoo Valley, Rowland Flat, Rosedale.
- What is the population of Lyndoch?
- The population of Lyndoch is approximately 2,151 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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