Lyndoch, SA 5351 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Lyndoch is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5351, home to 2,151 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Adelaide Hills local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 42 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$295 /wk
Population2,151
Median age44
Area54.1 km²
To CBD42 km
LGABarossa

Demographics

Population
2,151
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$1,632 /week
Median personal income
$766 /week
Median family income
$1,946 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Barossa
Statistical region (SA4)
Barossa - Yorke - Mid North
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Mayo
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$295 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,452
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Lyndoch Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Jakobi Lutheran School Primary · Independent
  • Sandy Creek Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 3 restaurants
  • 7 parks and reserves
  • 1 library
  • 2 supermarkets

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 525 mm
  • Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 43.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 47.1% of the 1,076 resolvable premises in Lyndoch. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 38.7%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 2.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 47.1%
  • Fixed Wireless: 11.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 125 across postcode 5351 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 11% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 35 violent offences, 30 property damage, 23 theft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Lyndoch?

Lyndoch (SA 5351) had 2,151 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Barossa local government area.

What is the median rent in Lyndoch?

The median advertised rent in Lyndoch is $295/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Lyndoch?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Lyndoch covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Lyndoch Primary School (0.5 km), St Jakobi Lutheran School (2.1 km), Sandy Creek Primary School (5.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Lyndoch?

Lyndoch is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (47.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Lyndoch?

Across postcode 5351, 125 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (35), property damage (30), theft (23). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Lyndoch?

In Lyndoch, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (43.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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