Lynton at a glance
Median house
$1,127,500
-3.4% year on year
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
222
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Lynton.
The postcode for Lynton is 5062 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Lynton is $1,127,500.
Lynton (5062) sits in the Mitcham region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,127,500, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -3.4% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Lynton has roughly 222 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Lynton 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 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 9 government primary, 5 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lynton's population at 222, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 11% 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
222
Median age
51
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,127,500 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 70% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-3.4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $226,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -3.4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,127,500
-3.4% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$680/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$1,127,500
-3.4% annual growth
$343,440
222
Median age: 51
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.14% (median rent $680/wk against a $1,127,500 price tag). Units yield 6.06% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (11%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.14%
Based on $1,127,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20266.06%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026-3.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202686%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
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.
5-year trajectory
at -3.4%/yr
2021
$1.3M
5-year change
-16%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
10
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lynton.
Local schools for Lynton
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Government School Catchment
Clapham Primary School
Belair Primary School
Colonel Light Gardens 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 Lynton.
- What is the median house price in Lynton?
- The median house price in Lynton, SA 5062 is $1,127,500. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is -3.4%.
- What is the Lynton postcode?
- Lynton is in the 5062 postcode, in SA, in the City of Mitcham region.
- Where is Lynton?
- Lynton is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5062. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Mitcham region.
- What is the average rent in Lynton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Lynton?
- There are 20 schools serving Lynton on this page, including Clapham Primary School, St Therese School, Belair Primary School.
- How walkable is Lynton?
- Lynton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Lynton?
- Lynton is close to Clapham, Panorama, Belair, Torrens Park, Pasadena.
- What is the population of Lynton?
- The population of Lynton is approximately 222 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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