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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Lyndoch has an estimated 6,999 residents, up from 6,544 at the 2021 Census — a change of 455 people, or 7.0%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Density is about 40 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research by AreaSearch, the population of Lyndoch is close to 6,999 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 455 individuals (7.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 6,544 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 6,981 in June 2025 alongside 47 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The population density stands at 39 persons per square kilometer, which represents a spacious layout. The population rise of 7.0% since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of SA (5.9%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this population increase was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 36.9% of the gains, though overseas migration and natural increase also made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2. For areas lacking this data, and for periods after 2032, projections from the SA State Government released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used, adjusted by weighting growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on these anticipated demographic changes, the area is projected to experience population growth above the national regional median, adding 1,174 persons by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, which equates to a 16.5% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
140 new dwellings have been approved in Lyndoch over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Lyndoch has averaged approximately 28 residential building approvals per year, summing to 140 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26 so far, 26 approvals have been logged. The region averages 2.6 people moving to the area per new dwelling built over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, showing strong demand that helps maintain property values, with new builds averaging $222,000 in construction costs, matching regional averages. Commercial approvals stand at $7.2 million for the current financial year, which suggests a modest focus on commercial construction. Lyndoch generates roughly 69% of the per capita building activity seen in the Rest of SA, ranking in the 59th percentile of areas evaluated across the nation.
Recent building approvals consist of 89.0% standalone houses and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining a low density environment centered on detached homes for buyers wanting space. The ratio of 352 people in the area for every building approval highlights a quiet, low-scale development setting. Looking forward, projections indicate Lyndoch will add 1,156 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, housing supply may fail to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lyndoch
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Lyndoch, worth an estimated $3 million. A further 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.5 billion. 46 are already under construction and 53 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are key influences on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 4 projects expected to affect the area. Notable developments include the Concordia Residential Development, George Street Estate, Williamstown, 57 Queen Street Estate, Williamstown, and the New Water Infrastructure to Barossa (Barossa New Water), with specific details provided below.
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57 Queen Street Estate, Williamstown
Subdivision of an 8,090 m2 residential allotment at 57 Queen Street, Williamstown within The Barossa Council into approximately 11 residential lots. The 0.80 hectare site has been marketed as a start up development opportunity and is identified by OpenLot as a small estate with 11 new homes in planning. A development application has been lodged through the SA Planning Portal and the project is progressing through the planning and assessment process before civil works and lot release.
SA Water Sandy Creek & Kalbeeba Water Network Expansion
Construction of two 10ML above-ground water storage tanks, a new control valve building, and underground trunk water mains along Kalperri Road and Kalbeeba Road to strengthen water security and system capacity across the Barossa and Gawler regions.
Concordia Basic Infrastructure Scheme
South Australia's first formal statutory infrastructure scheme designed to deliver coordinated essential trunk infrastructure for Concordia. This includes new road connections, bridges, water supply, sewerage, stormwater management, power networks, public transport links, and land reservation for future schools and community hubs.
Concordia Residential Development
Large-scale master planned community in northern Adelaide, rezoned in September 2025 to enable approximately 12,000 new homes supporting 25,000-30,000 residents over ~30 years, with an infrastructure-led scheme coordinating roads, services, a future train station, schools, health, recreation and retail facilities.
Springwood Gawler East Masterplanned Community
A $500M+ masterplanned community in Gawler East designed for 2,000 homes, featuring dedicated village retail precincts, school reserves, extensive parks, and integrated stormwater/road infrastructure.
Springwood Town Centre Retail & Commercial Precinct
Development of the Springwood Town Centre retail and commercial hub in Gawler East by Springwood Development Nominees. The project incorporates a full-line Drakes supermarket, specialty shops, cafes, childcare facilities, medical suites, and public civic plazas. It serves as the primary retail and community heart for thousands of residents across the Springwood masterplanned community.
Woodvale Masterplanned Estate
Woodvale is a 12-hectare masterplanned residential community in Gawler South comprising approximately 140 benched allotments[cite: 1]. Developed by Greenhill Australia, the project delivers landscaped reserves, active transport trails, and modern civil infrastructure near Gawler town centre[cite: 1]. Civil construction and staged lot releases are currently progressing[cite: 1].
Gawler Town Centre Structure Plan & Streetscape Revitalisation
The Town of Gawler Council is implementing the Gawler Town Centre Structure Plan and Streetscape Revitalisation along heritage Murray Street. The project features widened pedestrian footpaths, custom heritage lighting, outdoor dining activations, smart traffic management, and urban greenery. It preserves the unique historic identity of Gawler while stimulating local economic vibrancy and pedestrian access.
3,846 residents of Lyndoch are employed, from a labour force of 3,930. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 68.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,822, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Lyndoch has a qualified workforce with a high concentration of manufacturing and industrial workers, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated annual job growth rate of 3.9%. As of March 2026, there are 3,846 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 3.3% below the Regional SA rate of 5.5%, and labor force participation is exceptionally high at 68.7% compared to 58.4% in Regional SA. Census data shows a low 11.5% of working residents worked from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
The community displays a strong specialization in manufacturing, where employment is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing represents only 4.6% of local jobs compared to 14.5% across the region. The comparison between the working population at the Census and the resident population suggests a shortage of local jobs. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that over a 12-month span, employment rose by 3.9 percent while the labour force grew by 3.5 percent, which led to a 0.3 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional SA experienced 1.2 percent employment growth and 2.6 percent labour force growth, resulting in a 1.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 provide potential insight into future demand in Lyndoch. These projections span five and ten-year periods and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6 percent over five years and 13.7 percent over ten years, though sector-specific growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Lyndoch's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 5.6 percent over five years and 12.2 percent over ten years, though this simple weighting extrapolation is for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lyndoch is $1,827 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $814 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,940 a year against an average of $65,649. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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In the Lyndoch SA2, the median taxpayer income is $57,940 and the average is $65,649, based on AreaSearch compilations of postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2023. These figures are slightly below the national average but exceed the Regional SA median of $48,920 and average of $58,933. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $63,832 for the median and $72,326 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the area sat around the 52nd percentile nationally.
Looking at income distribution, 36.0% of the population (2,519 residents) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the broader region where 27.5% are in this bracket. Discretionary income after housing costs is high at 88.0%, and the area ranks in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lyndoch had 2,334 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 16.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the last Census, the housing stock in Lyndoch was composed of 97.7% houses and 2.3% other dwellings like apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings in Regional SA. The home ownership rate was lower than the regional average at 35.7%, with mortgaged properties making up 52.9% and rented properties accounting for 11.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 was considerably higher than the Regional SA average of $1,153, while the median weekly rent of $300 was also above the regional average of $220.
Locally, mortgage repayments are lower than the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lyndoch counted 2,334 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,496 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 80.4%, consisting of couples with children at 37.5%, couples without children at 33.9%, and single parent families at 8.6%. Non-family households represent the remaining 19.6%, with lone person households at 18.5% and group homes at 1.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.0% of adults in Lyndoch hold a university qualification, including 12.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 496 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,007 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region presents educational opportunities, as the university qualification rate of 18.0% is lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 12.8% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including 11.7% with advanced diplomas and 31.9% with certificates. Educational enrolment is high, with 28.4% of the population studying. This group comprises 11.9% in primary school, 8.4% in high school, and 3.2% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Lyndoch means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
67.2% of residents in Lyndoch report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Lyndoch shows positive health statistics based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common conditions in both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is slightly below the SA2 average at approximately 52% of the population (~3,632 people), compared to 48.9% in Regional SA. The most prevalent health conditions recorded were mental health issues (8.9%) and arthritis (8.8%), while 67.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Health statistics for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 19.9% of the population (1,390 people), which is lower than the Regional SA proportion of 27.1%.
Senior health outcomes are above average, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lyndoch is largely Australian-born, at 85.2% of residents, with 2.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.5%) and Australian (31.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lyndoch has lower cultural diversity than average, with 85.2% of the population born in Australia, 93.0% holding citizenship, and 97.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion at 40.5%. The most distinct variation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.4% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional SA. The top ancestries reported are English at 34.5%, Australian at 31.2%, and German at 9.9%. Some ethnic groups show higher representation than the regional average, with Dutch at 1.7% (compared to 1.3% regionally), Polish at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Russian at 0.3% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lyndoch is 43. 21.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Lyndoch has a median age of 43 years, which is lower than the Regional SA average of 47 but higher than the national median of 38. The population shows a high proportion of children aged 5 - 14 years (13.7%), while seniors aged 75 - 84 years represent a smaller share (6.2%) than in Regional SA. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 4.6% to 6.2%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 11.0% to 12.3%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.7% to 12.9%.
Projections for 2041 indicate that the 75 to 84 age group will grow by 48% (209 residents), increasing from 436 to 646, while the 5 to 14 cohort is projected to grow by 4% (41 residents).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lyndoch
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Nov 2025 9 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Nov 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 47 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,544 at the 2021 Census → 6,999 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (405011112). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.