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Lynwood NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lynwood, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lynwood NSW is 215 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lynwood is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Lynwood is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Lynwood has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Lynwood has a population density of 26.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lynwood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lynwood is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Lynwood in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Lynwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lynwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$749/wk

$38,948 per year

#4532 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lynwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (106) Female 49.8% (105)

Population Density

26.7

people per km²

215 people · 8.0 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,930

Family income/wk

Lynwood Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lynwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.9% 37 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.1% 20 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lynwood Country of Birth

Australia

93.9%

England

3.0%

India

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Lynwood Religion

No Religion

50.0%

Anglican

11.9%

Catholic

9.3%

Uniting Church

8.2%

Pentecostal

5.7%

Baptist

5.7%

Not stated

5.7%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lynwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Lynwood Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Lynwood Employment

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Employed full-time

34.2% 54 people

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Employed part-time

28.5% 45 people

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Not in labour force

37.3% 59 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Lynwood Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

27.8%

Certificate III/IV

26.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

13.4%

Postgraduate Degree

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Lynwood Occupation

Professionals

31.3%

Managers

26.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.6%

Clerical & Administrative

14.1%

Community & Personal Service

6.3%

Labourers

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Lynwood Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.6%

Engineering

18.6%

Architecture & Building

16.9%

Health

13.6%

Agriculture & Environment

11.9%

Education

10.2%

Society & Culture

5.1%

Creative Arts

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Lynwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lynwood Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.3%

$4,000+/wk

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lynwood Marital Status

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Married

54.1% 100

↔️

Separated

2.2% 4

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Divorced

9.2% 17

🕊️

Widowed

5.4% 10

👤

Never married

29.2% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lynwood Ancestry

Australian

38.1%

English

29.9%

Irish

7.5%

Scottish

6.8%

German

5.4%

Other

4.8%

Italian

2.4%

Dutch

1.4%

French

1.4%

Indian

1.4%

Sri Lankan

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lynwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.1%

Secondary — Government

28.6%

Vocational Education

14.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.4%

Pre-school

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Lynwood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.0% 24

✅

No need for assistance

94.0% 378

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Lynwood Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

32.0% 57

—

Not a volunteer

68.0% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lynwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

15.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lynwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.6%

Did not go to work

15.1%

Car (passenger)

12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Lynwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

34.2%

3 vehicles

19.7%

4+ vehicles

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Lynwood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.3%

2 bedrooms

16.0%

3 bedrooms

34.7%

4 bedrooms

29.3%

5 bedrooms

9.3%

6+ bedrooms

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Lynwood Population Mobility

11.6%

moved in the last year

29.7%

moved in the last 5 years

59.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lynwood Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

402

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lynwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Lynwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$150-$299/wk

7.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

2.9%

$800-$999/wk

18.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,500+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lynwood Family Structure

Couple — no children

33.1%

Couple — children under 15

29.2%

Couple — no children under 15

26.4%

One parent — no children under 15

6.2%

One parent — children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lynwood Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 5

👤

Never served

97.0% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lynwood Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 27

—

Did not provide

84.1% 143

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lynwood Children Ever Born

No children

18.8%

1 child

6.3%

2 children

18.8%

3 children

31.3%

4 children

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Lynwood When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2016

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Lynwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

24.7%

30+ hours

7.8%

Did not do domestic work

15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Lynwood Household Size

1 person

10.0%

2 persons

44.3%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

20.0%

5 persons

4.3%

6+ persons

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lynwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

175

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Lynwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.5%

Step family — no other children

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lynwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Lynwood Schools

schools nearby

government

998

avg ICSEA score

total students

North Coast Pathway Independent

Secondary · 9-10 · 26 students

998

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Lynwood Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,946/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Lynwood

Your weekly income

≈ $8,433/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,546/wk

Rent share 20.6%

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Lynwood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bendoura

Pop: 108 Income: $814/wk Rent: $270/wk

Erudgere

Pop: 108 Income: $919/wk Rent: $450/wk

Glenmore (NSW)

Pop: 108 Income: $687/wk Rent: $545/wk

Waukivory

Pop: 108 Income: $588/wk Rent: $250/wk

Collendina

Pop: 109 Income: $749/wk Rent: $115/wk

Ganbenang

Pop: 109 Income: $758/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lynwood

What is the population of Lynwood NSW?

The population of Lynwood NSW is 215 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 26.7 people per km².Lynwood is ranked #6,766 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lynwood?

The median personal income in Lynwood NSW is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,946 per week.Family income is $1,930 per week.Lynwood is ranked #4,532 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lynwood?

Median rent in Lynwood NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 20.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lynwood ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lynwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lynwood NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lynwood?

The median age in Lynwood NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lynwood a good suburb to live in?

Lynwood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 215.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12436. All dollar figures in AUD.