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Lyndhurst, VIC 3975
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$985,000
market range $950K-$1.1M
Median Unit
$570,000
market range $525K-$600K
Gross Yield (units)
4.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+6.0%
market range +2.5% to +15.0%
Investment snapshot for Lyndhurst
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Lyndhurst market and investor summary
In Lyndhurst, VIC 3975, the median house sells for around $985K. House prices have moved +6.0% over the past year. At 3.1% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
Houses also take time to sell, around 83 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Lyndhurst: people, income and schools
Lyndhurst has a resident population of roughly 8,926, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. At a median age of 33, it reads as broadly working-age, and 78% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $127,000 a year (about $2,450 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to about 7.7 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 25% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 19 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Lyndhurst sits about 37 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 21 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 8,926
- +8% over 5yr
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $127,000/yr
- Households renting
- 20%
- Family households
- 91%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 19
- avg ICSEA 1011
- Unemployment
- 4.6%
- Distance to CBD
- 37 km
- Walk score
- 21/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Lyndhurst
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What should I check before investing in Lyndhurst?
Lyndhurst has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.8% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +6.0% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Lyndhurst?
The median property price in Lyndhurst, VIC 3975 is $985K for houses and $570K for units.
What rental yield does Lyndhurst show?
The gross rental yield in Lyndhurst is 4.8% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Lyndhurst?
House prices in Lyndhurst are up 6.0% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Lyndhurst?
The current vacancy rate in Lyndhurst is 3.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Lyndhurst?
Lyndhurst has a population of approximately 8,926 residents, with a median age of 33.
What schools are near Lyndhurst?
There are 19 schools within roughly 5km of Lyndhurst. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Lyndhurst affordable to buy in?
A median house in Lyndhurst costs about 7.7 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Lyndhurst's population growing?
The population of Lyndhurst has grown about 8% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Lyndhurst from the CBD?
Lyndhurst is about 37 km from the CBD.
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