Lyndoch (SA)

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Based on statistical assessments of local geographic updates from the ABS alongside address registry validation checks by Districts, Lyndoch is calculated to have approximately 2,372 residents in May 2026. This represents a gains of 221 individuals (10.3%) from the 2,151 citizens recorded during the 2021 Census. The updated count is determined from a base of 2,360 residents identified via the ABS ERP registry in June 2025, combined with 19 additional addresses confirmed since the Census. With these numbers, the spatial distribution sits at 43 persons per square kilometer, which indicates a low-density living environment. This growth rate of 10.3% outpaced the Rest of SA average of 5.9% and the broader SA4 territory, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population gains were largely supported by interstate arrivals, who represented roughly 42.0% of the net increase, though overseas arrivals and natural additions also remained positive.

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Lyndoch boasts a capable labor force, with essential services fields being well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.8%, and 4.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,251 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.7% below Regional SA's rate of 5.5%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (64.7% compared to Regional SA's 58.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 11.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

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Based on ATO postal area statistics from the 2023 fiscal year, Lyndoch taxpayers earn a median income of $51,864 and an average income of $59,949. These figures are below national baselines and compare to a median of $48,920 and an average of $58,933 for Regional SA. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, local estimates would rise to approximately $57,139 for median earnings and $66,046 for average earnings by March 2026. The 2021 Census highlights that local household, family, and individual incomes are modest, sitting between the 42nd and 43rd percentiles. Income distribution data shows the largest group, containing 34.7% of residents (823 people), falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns with regional trends where share the same band. Residents retain of their income after housing costs, though disposable resources are below the national median at the th percentile, and the local SEIFA income metric ranks in the th decile.

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Housing profiles from the most recent Census show that separate houses made up 94.3% of local dwellings, while semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures constituted 5.6%. In comparison, Regional SA had 88.5% separate houses and 11.5% alternative dwellings. The level of outright home ownership was 39.1%, slightly behind the regional average, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (46.4%) or occupied by tenants (14.6%). Monthly mortgage costs averaged $1,452, which is higher than the Regional SA average of $1,153, while weekly rent averaged $295, compared to the regional benchmark of $220. Compared to the rest of the nation, local mortgage outlays are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also below the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 78.9% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 32.8%, couples without children at 35.5%, and single parents at 9.4%. Single-person households make up 19.1% and group living situations represent 2.0%, combining for 21.1% in non-family arrangements. The median household size of 2.6 residents exceeds the Regional SA average of 2.3.

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The suburb displays low levels of tertiary education, as university graduates represent 18.9% of the population compared to the national rate of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Practical and technical qualifications are highly common, with vocational credentials held by 42.0% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 29.9%.

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Local health profiles indicate favorable outcomes for residents of the suburb, with statistical reviews of mortality and chronic conditions aligning with national benchmarks. Chronic disease rates remain low across younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at 51% (approximately 1,203 people) compared to the national rate of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity measures are low, with 85.2% of residents born in Australia, 91.4% holding citizenship, and 97.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 43.4% of the community. In terms of unusual concentrations, Judaism was recorded at none of the population, matching the regional average of none.

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The local median age of 44 years is younger than the Regional SA average of 47 but older than the national median of 38. The age distribution reveals a high concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 years (15.9%), while the 75 - 84 age bracket is smaller (8.1%) than the regional average. The proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age group is higher than the national average of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate the 65 to 74 group has expanded from 12.3% to 15.9% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 6.2% to 8.1%. In contrast, the 45 to cohort fell from to , and the to age group decreased from to . Long-term modeling indicates the local age profile will change by with the to group projected to grow by people () from to . Seniors aged and over are expected to account for of the overall population growth, while the to cohort is projected to grow by ( people).

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Lyndoch currently has an estimated 104 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 63 children aged 0-2 and 41 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 12% by 2041 (to approximately 117 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 259. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.8 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.