Lynton · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Lynton

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much higher housing costs than most similar areas mark the landscape of Lynton, where the typical monthly mortgage is $2,000. This small suburb is dominated by large, detached family homes and a high proportion of owners who have paid off their properties.

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📍 Lynton, Suburb / Locality

Where Lynton sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▼ -7.0%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Lynton — higher than 82% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Lynton$400
5062, SA $340
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Renters typically pay $400 a week, which is well above the South Australian figure of $300. Those with mortgages also face higher costs, with the usual monthly payment sitting at $2,000, well above the state average.

$400 ▼ -7.0%

Higher than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $430
  • 2016: $600
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▼ -7.7%

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $1,800
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Lynton, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (19%) and $3,000 or more (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Very few people rent here at 10.7%, a figure far below both the state and national averages. Instead, 40.5% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the 31% seen across Australia.

10.7% ▲ +20.9%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 8.9%
  • 2016: 12.2%
  • 2021: 10.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

40.5% ▼ -6.0%

Lower than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 43.0%
  • 2016: 46.3%
  • 2021: 40.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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Lynton splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (44%) and Owned outright (40%), with Rented at 10%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 92.9% of the area, far above the national figure of 72.3%. These homes are generally large, with 79.8% having three or more bedrooms, though there are fewer people per bedroom here than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

92.9% ▼ -3.5%

Lower than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 96.2%
  • 2016: 95.1%
  • 2021: 92.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.8% ▼ -13.7%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 92.4%
  • 2016: 81.7%
  • 2021: 79.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Lynton, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Lynton, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 3 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Lynton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40795/lynton/topic/housing-dwellings