Lynwood (WA)

An assessment of population growth drivers in Lynwood reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Lynwood's population is estimated at around 3,871 people. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,541 people. The increase of 330 people (9.3%) is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 3,870 residents based on the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,174 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Lynwood's growth rate of 9.3% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average (8.9%), indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch utilises ABS' Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. By 2041, Lynwood is expected to grow by approximately 256 persons, reflecting a total increase of 5.6% over the 17 years, with demographic trends indicating an increase just below the median of national statistical areas.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Lynwood recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Lynwood experienced around 18 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25, approximately 91 homes were approved, with another 8 approved so far in FY26. Each dwelling built resulted in an average of 2.1 new residents over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $343,000, reflecting more affordable housing options. In FY26, $496,000 in commercial approvals were registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Lynwood's new home approvals per person are comparable to Greater Perth, supporting market stability.

Ninety-five percent of new developments consist of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With around 199 people per dwelling approval, Lynwood exhibits growth area characteristics. Population forecasts indicate Lynwood will gain 216 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Lynwood has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting the region: Riverton Rise Estate, Canning City Centre Regeneration Program, Wilson Riverfront Masterplan (Canning River Precinct Redevelopment), and Mitchell and Kwinana Freeways Upgrade are key initiatives, with the following projects being most relevant.

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The labour market in Lynwood demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Lynwood has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 4.2% as of June 2025, with estimated employment growth of 4.1% over the past year.

This is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. There were 2,115 residents in work at this time, with an unemployment rate of 0.3% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was on par with Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries of employment among Lynwood residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.

Notably, employment in accommodation & food is at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, mining employs just 5.0% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 7.0%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, and labour force grew by 3.5%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment rose by 3.7%, labour force grew by 3.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in Sep-22, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lynwood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Lynwood had a median taxpayer income of $50,229 and an average of $64,344 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This was approximately average nationally, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020 in the same period. According to Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since the financial year 2022, current estimates for Lynwood would be approximately $57,362 (median) and $73,481 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census showed that household, family, and personal incomes in Lynwood all ranked modestly, between the 34th and 35th percentiles. Income brackets indicated that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captured 34.4% of the community (1,331 individuals), mirroring regional levels where 32.0% occupied this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe in Lynwood, with only 83.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 34th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Lynwood, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 90.4% houses and 9.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 78.4% houses and 21.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lynwood was 30.2%, similar to Perth metro's figure. Dwellings were either mortgaged (38.9%) or rented (30.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lynwood was $1,500, below the Perth metro average of $1,820. Median weekly rent in Lynwood was $350, matching Perth metro's figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Lynwood's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Lynwood features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 69.5% of all households, including 31.4% couples with children, 24.7% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.5%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households comprising 4.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Lynwood exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Lynwood Trail show that 29.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 38.6%. This indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent with 33.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (21.9%).

Educational participation is high at 30.2%, with 10.4% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education. Two schools serve the area: Bannister Creek Primary School and Fountain College - Lynwood Campus, together educating 581 students under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1037). Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Note that for schools showing 'n/a' in enrolments, refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Lynwood has 26 active public transport stops operating within the area. These stops are served by a mix of buses along five different routes, offering a total of 1,329 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 160 meters from their nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 189 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 51 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Lynwood is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Lynwood exhibits a lower prevalence of common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages, with approximately 73.4% of residents reporting no medical ailments.

Mental health issues affect about 7.0% of residents, and arthritis impacts around 5.9%. The rate of private health cover in Lynwood is approximately 53%, slightly higher than the average for SA2 areas, covering roughly 2,041 people. The area has a higher proportion of older residents at risk, with 15.5% aged 65 and over (around 600 people).

Lynwood is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Lynwood's cultural diversity is notable, with 41.1% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 51.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Lynwood, accounting for 37.6% of the population. However, Buddhism stands out as overrepresented, comprising 7.2% compared to Greater Perth's 6.7%.

The top three ancestry groups in Lynwood are English at 21.7%, Other at 19.1%, and Australian at 16.9%. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Korean is overrepresented at 2.0% (versus 1.2% regionally), Chinese at 11.5% (versus 14.7%), and Sri Lankan at 0.6% (versus 0.7%).

Lynwood's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Lynwood's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years, which is slightly lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Lynwood has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (16.9%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (7.0%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.2% to 6.4% of Lynwood's population, while the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 10.7% to 9.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Lynwood's age profile. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 47%, adding 116 residents to reach 364. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 61% of population growth, indicating a trend towards demographic aging. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.