Lyneham at a glance
Median house
$1,232,500
Median unit
$545,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
5,703
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Lyneham.
The postcode for Lyneham is 2602 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Lyneham is $1,232,500.
Lyneham (2602) sits in the North Canberra region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,232,500, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Lyneham has roughly 5,703 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lyneham scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lyneham's population at 5,703, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 48% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
5,703
Median age
35
Family households
53%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,232,500 on a typical sale, above the the ACT median. Units come in around $545,000, roughly 56% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $247,000. Prices sit above the the ACT median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,232,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $545,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$436/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$425/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
$1,232,500
$545,000
5,703
Median age: 35
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.84% (median rent $436/wk against a $1,232,500 price tag). Units yield 4.06% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 48% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.84%
Based on $1,232,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.06%
Based on $545,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202649%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
267
total offences in 2025
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lyneham.
Local schools for Lyneham
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lyneham High School
Lyneham Primary School
North Ainslie Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Lyneham.
- What is the median house price in Lyneham?
- The median house price in Lyneham, ACT 2602 is $1,232,500. The median unit price is $545,000.
- What is the Lyneham postcode?
- Lyneham is in the 2602 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
- Where is Lyneham?
- Lyneham is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2602. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the North Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Lyneham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $436, for units it's $425.
- What schools are in Lyneham?
- There are 20 schools serving Lyneham on this page, including Brindabella Christian College, Lyneham High School, Lyneham Primary School.
- How walkable is Lyneham?
- Lyneham has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lyneham?
- Lyneham is close to Dickson, Downer, O Connor, Ainslie, Turner.
- What is the population of Lyneham?
- The population of Lyneham is approximately 5,703 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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