South Australia · Suburb Profile
Lyrup SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lyrup, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Lyrup SA is 346 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lyrup is $613 per week ($31,876 per year). Median rent in Lyrup is $220 per week ($953 per month). Lyrup has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Lyrup has a population density of 15.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Lyrup is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lyrup is $1,006.
There were 3 recorded offences in Lyrup in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
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Lyrup Population
Lyrup Median Income & Rent
Lyrup Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Lyrup Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lyrup Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lyrup Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Lyrup Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Lyrup Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Lyrup Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Lyrup Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Lyrup Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Lyrup Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Lyrup Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Lyrup Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Lyrup Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Lyrup Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Lyrup School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Lyrup Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Lyrup Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Lyrup Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Lyrup How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Lyrup Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Lyrup Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Lyrup Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Lyrup Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Lyrup Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Lyrup Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Lyrup Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Lyrup Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Lyrup Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Lyrup Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Lyrup When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Lyrup Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Lyrup Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Lyrup Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Lyrup Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Lyrup Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Lyrup Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lyrup
What is the population of Lyrup SA?
The population of Lyrup SA is 346 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.7 people per km².Lyrup is ranked #5,710 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Lyrup?
The median personal income in Lyrup SA is $613 per week, or $31,876 per year.The median household income is $971 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Lyrup is ranked #6,885 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Lyrup?
Median rent in Lyrup SA is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 22.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lyrup ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Lyrup?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lyrup SA is $1,006. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Lyrup?
The median age in Lyrup SA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Lyrup a good suburb to live in?
Lyrup is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 346.The median income is $613/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.7% 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: 40796. All dollar figures in AUD.