Hynam, SA 5262 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hynam is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5262, home to 198 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Naracoorte Lucindale local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 292 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 198
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,708 /week
- Median personal income
- $966 /week
- Median family income
- $2,139 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Naracoorte Lucindale
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barker
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,099
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
- Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Australia Post/Wimmera Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 70.6% of the 85 resolvable premises in Hynam. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 70.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 28.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 6 across postcode 5262 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 45% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 2 theft, 2 break-ins, 1 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hynam?
Hynam (SA 5262) had 198 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Naracoorte Lucindale local government area.
What is the median rent in Hynam?
The median advertised rent in Hynam is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hynam?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Hynam covering independent sectors. Nearest include: Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte (9.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hynam?
Hynam is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (70.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hynam?
Across postcode 5262, 6 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (2), break-ins (2), violent (1). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Hynam?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hynam centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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