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SA · Barossa Council

Lyndoch, 5351

Current weather

9.8°CDense drizzle

92% humidity · 22.6 km/h wind · 12.3° / 8.8° today · 11.6 mm rain

Desirability score

44.4/100
Average

Top 33% of South Australia's suburbs

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Heritage
  • Green space
  • Schools
  • Regional
  • Established
What Lyndoch is known for: Heritage, Green space, Schools, Regional, Established

Suburb profile

Lyndoch sits up in the Barossa hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.

Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play.

Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
2,151
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,632
Dwelling vacancy
8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
69 of 867
Median monthly mortgage
$1,452
Employment rate
60.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
58 / 28 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$420
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$625
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$612.5
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
10

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
54
Against the person
15
Against property
39
Rate per 1,000 residents
25.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 143 residents
State safety percentile
36.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
31
Decrease (daily rate)
-32.3%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental8
  • Other Theft9
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent5
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv6

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,019.5
  • Lyndoch Preschool8 William StreetPreschools
  • Lyndoch Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1008
  • St Jakobi Lutheran SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1031

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

6 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Gilbert St / Lyndoch Valley Rd - South side (Lyndoch)
  • Lyndoch Valley Rd / Barrossa Valley Way - East side (Lyndoch Hotel Carpark)
  • Lyndoch Valley Rd / Gilbert St - West side (Lyndon Hotel Carpark)
  • Lyndoch Valley Rd / Krieg Rd - East side (Jakobi Lutheran School)
  • Lyndoch Valley Rd / Krieg Rd - West side (Jakobi Lutheran School)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Road ReconstructionWilliamstown Road, Burge Rd18 Mar 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
  • Road ReconstructionWilliamstown Road, Miamba Rd18 Mar 2026 – 16 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

321 planning-related records

2026· 20 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Land division - 2 into 2 (Boundary Realignment)
    1009 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY LYNDOCH SA 5351;LOT 5 YALDARA DR LYNDOCH SA 5351Under Assessment
  • Verandah measuring 15.2m x 7.1m x 2.7m high
    3 MESHACH BURGE TCE LYNDOCH SA 5351Under Assessment
  • Shed (outbuilding) measuring 14.4m x 6.1m x 3.3m high. Open on one side.
    41 LYNDOCH VALLEY RD LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Install fibreglass swimming pool and safety features
    39 RANDALL CCT LYNDOCH SA 5351Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Dwelling addition / alteration including converting part of double garage into habitable room.
    6 EVANS CT LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Installation of six (6) light towers (each 10m high) and removal of five (5) existing lighting towers in association with Lyndoch Bowling Club
    LOT 100 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY LYNDOCH SA 5351Under Assessment
  • Addition to rear of dwelling under existing alfresco to extend living area walls
    UNIT 4 42 LINDNER CR LYNDOCH SA 5351Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Verandah to rear of dwelling
    10 MESHACH BURGE TCE LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Carport measuring 4m x 9m x 3.2m high
    88A GILBERT ST LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Land division - 1 into 2 (Torrens Title)
    20 FILSELL RD LYNDOCH SA 5351Under Assessment
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with double garage
    7 GEORGIA PL LYNDOCH SA 5351Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Construction of an Outbuilding - 12.1m x 7.75m x 3.02m wall height
    71 GILBERT ST LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Demolition of verandah; construction of a dwelling addition including verandah under main roof
    4 KLEINIG ST LYNDOCH SA 5351Under Assessment
  • Retrospective approval for the construction of a free-standing pergola (measuring 6.0m x 5.95m x 2.35m wall height), a free-standing carport (measuring 5.5m x 5.3m x 2.45m wall height), and an attached irregular L-shaped timber verandah (measuring max 5.75m x 10.65m x 2.305m wall height).
    16 BEVILAQUA TCE LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Change of use from existing ancillary accommodation to shared use comprising ancillary and tourist accommodation
    50 JOLLYTOWN RD LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Repairs to a fire damaged existing carport under main roof
    5 KING ST LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Verandah to rear of dwelling
    5 GEORGIA PL LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    16 KLAUBER ST LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Building alterations to internal walls of existing dwelling
    23 RUSHALL RD LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Placement of 20ft shipping container on the rear right hand side of my property. To be used for required storage needs only. Colour of storage container to be a neutral, darker colour of grey or charcoal origin and brand new in condition.
    21 JOLLYTOWN RD LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
2025· 20 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Installation of inground fibreglass swimming pool, temporary fencing & permanent pool fencing
    13 JOLLYTOWN RD LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • New storage shed 6m x 4.5m x 3.6m high
    LOT 27 RANDALL CCT LYNDOCH SA 5351Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling, inclusive of a Double Garage, Porch and Alfresco under the main roof.
    344 ROSEDALE SCENIC RD LYNDOCH SA 5351Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    1 COLONEL LIGHT DR LYNDOCH SA 5351Under Assessment
  • Construction of a verandah measuring 4.8m x 2.9m x 2.7m high
    2 GEORGIA PL LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Construction of a verandah measuring 4m x 6m x 2.7m wall height
    13 ROBERT ROSS DR LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Carport
    105 PIMPALA RD LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with a double garage and porch under main roof with associated fencing
    LOT 80 RANDALL CCT LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Construction of a verandah measuring 14.5m x 4.4m x 2.5m post height
    UNIT 3 9 KLAUBER ST LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Construction of a shed measuring 5.4m x 12.25m x 3m wall height
    23 GILBERT ST LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Variation to DA 25000250 - Construction of combined fence and retaining wall along portions of the north-western and south-western boundaries, exceeding 2.1 metres in height
    36 RICHTER RD LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Change of use of existing 'winery' building to function venue (100 patrons) and partial change of use of existing 'barrel' building to shop (cellar door for 25 patrons) and associated carparking
    1303 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Land Division - 1 into 2 (Torrens Title)
    6 KING ST LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Construction of a verandah (measuring 4.5m x 9m x 3.2m pitch height)
    2 NICHOLAS CT LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Interior and exterior painting of a Local Heritage building
    1 -3 GILBERT ST LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 25004090 - Revised shed design
    219 YALDARA DR LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 24023674 - Alteration of rear verandah from under dwelling main roof form to separate verandah (measuring 6m x 10m x 2.4m post height)
    43 KING ST LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Variation to Development Application 24004484 - Amendment to Condition 3 to increase operating hours
    LOT 100 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • shed storage
    32 RICHTER RD LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding (measuring 14m x 7m x 3.1m wall height)
    10 NICHOLAS CT LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Burge Family WinemakersWine

    1312 Barossa Valley Way

  • Kies Family WinesWine

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

41 state heritage places

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
3

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
44.4/100 — Average
State standing
Top 33% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
2541st in Australia
State rank
231st in SA
Peer rank
#16 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#30 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime8
  • Other Theftcrime9
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime5
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime5
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime6
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