Somerset Regional Council
Lynford
Lynford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,702
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Lynford.
Lynford (4342) sits in the Somerset region of Queensland.
Lynford has roughly 2,702 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lynford 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lynford's population at 2,702, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
2,702
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,702
Median age: 41
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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 Somerset Regional 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.
1,583
total offences in 2026 across the Somerset Regional 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 Lynford.
Local schools for Lynford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kentville State School
Lockrose State School
Mount Tarampa State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lynford.
- What is the Lynford postcode?
- Lynford is in the 4342 postcode, in QLD, in the Somerset Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lynford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Lynford?
- There are 8 schools serving Lynford on this page, including Kentville State School, Lockrose State School, Mount Tarampa State School.
- How walkable is Lynford?
- Lynford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lynford?
- Lynford is close to Lockrose, Kentville, Mount Tarampa, Lockyer Waters, Atkinsons Dam.
- What is the population of Lynford?
- Lynford has approximately 2,702 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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