Lyndoch

Population growth drivers in Lyndoch are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Lyndoch's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 7,030. This figure reflects an increase of 486 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,544. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,949 in June 2024 and an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 40 persons per square kilometer. Lyndoch's growth rate of 7.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both the non-metro area (6.8%) and the state average, indicating it as a region with notable growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 40.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. Considering projected demographic shifts, above median population growth is expected nationally for regional areas like Lyndoch. The area is projected to grow by 1,210 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 16.1% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Lyndoch when compared nationally

Lyndoch has granted approximately 28 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 140 homes. As of FY-26, it has recorded 17 approvals. On average, 3.1 new residents have arrived per dwelling constructed each year between FY-21 and FY-25. This high demand coupled with limited supply typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $222,000, consistent with broader regional development trends. In the current financial year, Lyndoch has recorded $7.2 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting its predominantly residential nature. Compared to the Rest of SA, Lyndoch records around 69% of building activity per person and ranks among the 58th percentile nationally when measured against other areas assessed.

New developments primarily consist of standalone homes (89%) with a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (11%), maintaining the area's low-density character. This focus on detached housing attracts space-seeking buyers, resulting in an estimated 349 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate Lyndoch will gain approximately 1,129 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Building activity is keeping pace with these growth projections, though heightened competition among buyers may arise as the population increases.

Lyndoch has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects potentially affecting this region. Notable projects include Concordia Residential Development, George Street Estate in Williamstown, 57 Queen Street Estate also in Williamstown, and Barossa New Water (New Water Infrastructure to Barossa). The following details these most relevant projects.

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AreaSearch analysis places Lyndoch well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Lyndoch has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of September 2025, compared to the Rest of SA's 5.3%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.5%. There were 3,768 residents employed while workforce participation was 66.4%, above the Rest of SA's rate of 54.1%. Key industries for employment are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and construction. Manufacturing is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 4.6% compared to Rest of SA's 14.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5%, labour force grew by 2.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of SA recorded employment growth of 0.3% with a larger increase in unemployment at 1.9 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) suggest national employment could expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lyndoch's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation and does not consider localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Lyndoch SA2 had a median income of $55,066 and an average income of $63,654, both below the national averages. Rest of SA's figures were a median income of $46,889 and an average income of $56,582. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83%, estimated incomes would be approximately $62,131 (median) and $71,821 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Lyndoch clustered around the 52nd percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort was 36.0% of locals (2,530 people), earning between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the broader area where this cohort represented 27.5%. After housing costs, residents retained 88.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. Lyndoch's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Lyndoch is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Lyndoch's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 97.7% houses and 2.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro SA's 94.6% houses and 5.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lyndoch was 35.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.9% and rented ones at 11.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,517, while the median weekly rent was $300. Nationally, Lyndoch's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were below the national figure of $375.

Lyndoch features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 80.4% of all households, including 37.5% couples with children, 33.9% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.6%, with lone person households at 18.5% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of SA average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Lyndoch aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 18.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 12.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 11.7% and certificates for 31.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Lyndoch's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Lyndoch's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a standard level. The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~3,599 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues impact 8.9% of residents, while arthritis affects 8.8%. About 67.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.6% across Rest of SA. As of 19 June 2021, 19.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,344 people), which is lower than the 22.8% in Rest of SA. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Lyndoch is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Lyndoch's population shows lower cultural diversity, with 85.2% born in Australia and 93.0% being citizens. English is the language spoken at home by 97.8%. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 40.5%.

The 'Other' category is slightly overrepresented at 0.4%, compared to 0.3% regionally. In terms of ancestry, English (34.5%), Australian (31.2%), and German (9.9%) are the most common groups. Notably, Dutch (1.7% vs regional 1.3%), Polish (0.7% vs 0.5%), and Russian (0.3% vs 0.2%) are overrepresented in Lyndoch.

Lyndoch's median age exceeds the national pattern

Lyndoch's median age in 2021 was 43 years, significantly below the Rest of SA average of 47 and substantially exceeding the national average of 38. The age profile showed that those aged 5-14 were particularly prominent at 13.9%, while the 75-84 group was comparatively smaller at 5.8% than in Rest of SA. Between 2021 and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.6% to 5.8% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 11.0% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.7% to 13.6%. By 2041, Lyndoch is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 65 to 74 group will grow by 28%, reaching 1,054 people from 821. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 51% of the population growth. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort shows minimal growth of just 3%.