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Lynwood WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lynwood, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lynwood WA is 3,541 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lynwood is $733 per week ($38,116 per year). Median rent in Lynwood is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Lynwood has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Lynwood has a population density of 1988.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lynwood is India. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lynwood is $1,500.

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Lynwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lynwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$733/wk

$38,116 per year

#4862 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lynwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (1,763) Female 50.2% (1,776)

Population Density

1988.5

people per km²

3,541 people · 1.8 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,759

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

43.7% 400 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.3% 515 dwellings

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

Lynwood Country of Birth

Australia

70.2%

India

9.6%

England

9.5%

China

6.2%

Indonesia

2.1%

Germany

0.8%

Bangladesh

0.6%

Egypt

0.3%

Iran

0.3%

Hong Kong

0.3%

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

Lynwood Religion

No Religion

42.7%

Catholic

18.0%

Anglican

7.8%

Buddhism

7.8%

Islam

7.2%

Hinduism

6.3%

Not stated

6.3%

Christian (other)

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lynwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.2%

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

Lynwood Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

29.2%

Other

16.1%

SAL Tot

13.5%

IAL Punjabi

12.4%

Cantonese

9.2%

Hindi

7.3%

Korean

6.9%

Urdu

5.5%

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

Lynwood Employment

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Employed full-time

37.8% 993 people

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Employed part-time

24.1% 634 people

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Unemployed

5.1% 133 people

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Not in labour force

33.1% 869 people

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

Lynwood Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

32.4%

Certificate III/IV

29.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.6%

Postgraduate Degree

11.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

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

Lynwood Occupation

Professionals

26.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.3%

Community & Personal Service

15.1%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Labourers

7.7%

Managers

7.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.1%

Sales Workers

5.7%

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

Lynwood Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.7%

Engineering

19.8%

Health

11.5%

Society & Culture

11.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.3%

Education

7.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.2%

Information Technology

4.8%

Architecture & Building

4.4%

Creative Arts

4.4%

Agriculture & Environment

1.1%

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

Lynwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lynwood Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lynwood Marital Status

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Married

48.9% 1,387

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Separated

3.0% 84

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Divorced

7.9% 223

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Widowed

4.4% 124

👤

Never married

35.9% 1,020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lynwood Ancestry

English

23.6%

Other

20.7%

Australian

18.4%

Chinese

12.5%

Irish

5.6%

Scottish

5.4%

Indian

3.8%

Filipino

2.2%

Korean

2.2%

German

2.1%

Italian

2.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lynwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.5%

Secondary — Government

25.8%

Vocational Education

17.2%

Pre-school

8.9%

Primary — Catholic

3.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.1%

Secondary — Catholic

1.1%

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

Lynwood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 326

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No need for assistance

95.2% 6,483

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

Lynwood Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.0% 380

—

Not a volunteer

86.0% 2,336

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lynwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.2%

$300-$449/mo

2.9%

$450-$599/mo

2.9%

$600-$799/mo

4.0%

$800-$999/mo

6.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lynwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.0%

Did not go to work

11.7%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Bus

2.4%

Train

1.2%

Other

1.2%

Truck

1.1%

Walked only

0.8%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.6%

Bicycle

0.3%

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

Lynwood Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.4%

1 vehicle

38.7%

2 vehicles

39.3%

3 vehicles

10.8%

4+ vehicles

5.9%

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

Lynwood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.2%

2 bedrooms

6.9%

3 bedrooms

62.0%

4 bedrooms

27.3%

5 bedrooms

3.1%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Lynwood Population Mobility

14.1%

moved in the last year

44.2%

moved in the last 5 years

7.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lynwood Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

125

Indigenous residents

6,701

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lynwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

270

Diabetes

123

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

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

Lynwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lynwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.3%

Couple — no children

25.3%

Couple — no children under 15

12.8%

One parent — children under 15

7.2%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lynwood Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

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Previously served

2.1% 58

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Never served

97.8% 2,663

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lynwood Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.5% 284

—

Did not provide

89.5% 2,426

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lynwood Children Ever Born

No children

35.5%

1 child

14.8%

2 children

29.1%

3 children

14.8%

4 children

3.7%

5+ children

2.0%

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

Lynwood When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

128

1971–1980

141

1981–1990

169

1991–2000

141

2001–2010

479

2011–2015

310

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Lynwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

26.2%

15–29 hours

10.9%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

30.7%

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

Lynwood Household Size

1 person

26.1%

2 persons

31.7%

3 persons

16.9%

4 persons

16.4%

5 persons

5.9%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lynwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,893

Moved from WA

303

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

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

Lynwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Step family — no other children

9.9%

Blended family — no other children

2.1%

Other couple — children only

1.4%

Intact family — other children present

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lynwood Schools

schools nearby

government

1024

avg ICSEA score

10,461

total students

Rostrata Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 947 students

1135

ICSEA

Riverton Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 650 students

1127

ICSEA

Al-Ameen College Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 1,145 students

1087

ICSEA

Riverton Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 44 students

1068

ICSEA

Al-Hidayah Islamic School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 198 students

1055

ICSEA

Sacred Heart Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 387 students

1050

ICSEA

St Jude's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 189 students

1049

ICSEA

Bannister Creek Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 607 students

1036

ICSEA

Parkwood Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 619 students

1030

ICSEA

Fountain College Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 608 students

1022

ICSEA

Wilson Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 291 students

1022

ICSEA

Lynwood Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,264 students

1002

ICSEA

South Thornlie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 421 students

997

ICSEA

Beckenham Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 391 students

992

ICSEA

OneSchool Global WA Independent

Combined · 3-12 · 258 students

986

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 23 schools

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

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,482/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.6%

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

If you earn X in Lynwood

Your weekly income

≈ $6,422/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,132/wk

Rent share 23.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lynwood

What is the population of Lynwood WA?

The population of Lynwood WA is 3,541 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1988.5 people per km².Lynwood is ranked #2,119 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lynwood?

The median personal income in Lynwood WA is $733 per week, or $38,116 per year.The median household income is $1,482 per week.Family income is $1,759 per week.Lynwood is ranked #4,862 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lynwood?

Median rent in Lynwood WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 23.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lynwood ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lynwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lynwood WA is $1,500. 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 WA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lynwood a good suburb to live in?

Lynwood is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,541.The median income is $733/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.6% 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: 50871. All dollar figures in AUD.