Lynwood at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
215
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Lynwood.
The postcode for Lynwood is 2477 (NSW).
Lynwood (2477) sits in the Lismore region of NSW.
Lynwood has roughly 215 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Lynwood scores 2/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lynwood's population at 215, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
215
Median age
50
Family households
75%
Lone person
9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
215
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lynwood.
Local schools for Lynwood
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Government School Catchment
Alstonville High School
Alstonville Public School
Rous Public School
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Frequently asked
About Lynwood.
- What is the Lynwood postcode?
- Lynwood is in the 2477 postcode, in NSW, in the Lismore City Council region.
- Where is Lynwood?
- Lynwood is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2477, in the Lismore City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lynwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Lynwood?
- There are 14 schools serving Lynwood on this page, including North Coast Pathway, Alstonville High School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Lynwood?
- Lynwood has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lynwood?
- Lynwood is close to Uralba, Alstonville, Rous, Dalwood, Meerschaum Vale.
- What is the population of Lynwood?
- The population of Lynwood is approximately 215 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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