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VIC · Casey Council

Lynbrook, 3975

Current weather

13.9°CModerate rain showers

76% humidity · 18.9 km/h wind · 16.6° / 11° today · 10.8 mm rain

Desirability score

54.2/100

1268th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Lynbrook is a mid-sized suburb in the Casey area, home to around 9,121 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 710 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+18%), roughly 77.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a reasonable spread of amenities, 6 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
9,121
Median age
33
Median household income / week
$2,212
Dwelling vacancy
2.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
60 of 2,502
Median monthly mortgage
$1,962
Employment rate
61.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
178 / 163 / 28

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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
710
Against the person
127
Against property
439
Rate per 1,000 residents
77.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 72 residents
State safety percentile
66.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+17.9%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage56
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft49
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle150
  • B49 Other Theft66
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order60

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,026.5
  • Lynbrook Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

32 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Connex
  • Decision point 1
  • Lynbrook Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Lynbrook Station
  • Lynbrook Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

6 active roadworks / incidents

  • Utility Works activities occurring between 30/07/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY, LYNBROOK BOULEVARD29 Jul 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 30/07/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LYNBROOK BOULEVARD, TOWERHILL BOULEVARD29 Jul 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 30/07/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY, NORTHEY ROAD29 Jul 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 30/07/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LYNBROOK BOULEVARD, SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY29 Jul 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 30/07/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LYNBROOK BOULEVARD, DYSON DRIVE29 Jul 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 30/07/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY, ELLIOTT PARADE29 Jul 2025 – 30 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

18 planning-related records

2021· 10 proposals

  • October 2021

  • Use of the Premises for the Purpose of a Place of Assembly (Function Centre), buildings and works to the existing building and Display of Advertising Signs
    8 RAYLEE PLACE LYNBROOK 3975NOD issued by a delegate

  • September 2021

  • Development of a Multi Level Apartment Building comprising of 20 Dwellings, 20 Lot Subdivision and Reduction in Car Parking requirements
    23S CILENTO CRESCENT LYNBROOK 3975Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    195 HALLAM ROAD LYNBROOK 3975Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of 32 Dwellings & Buildings and Works within the Tree Protection Zone of a Significant Tree under the Environmental Significance Overlay 7
    195 HALLAM ROAD LYNBROOK 3975Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of 22 Dwellings and 22 Lot Subdivision
    74S LYNBROOK BOULEVARD LYNBROOK 3975Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • VICSMART - Development of a Mezzanine and Reduction of Car Parking
    18 STELVIO CLOSE LYNBROOK 3975Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of 41 Warehouses (with Ancillary Offices) and a Reduction in Car Parking Requirements.
    22-30 Northey RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of a Dwelling in an Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO7) and within a Tree Protection Zone
    5 Lindsay CrescentNo permit required

  • January 2021

  • Development of Nine Dwellings and a Waiver of Visitor Car Parking Requirements
    4-6S MORRIS WEST CIRCUIT LYNBROOK 3975Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of 17 Dwellings and 17 Lot Subdivision
    3S MORRIS WEST CIRCUIT LYNBROOK 3975Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 8 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Use of Premises for an Indoor Recreation Facility (Fitness and Wellbeing Centre)
    20 Stelvio ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Change of Use to a Motel, Development and Reduction in Car Parking Requirements.
    518S EVANS ROAD LYNBROOK 3975Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Amendment to Planning Permit PlnA00387/14( Development of 27 dwellings and 27 lot subdivision (Staged Subdivision ¿ Stage 4) with creation of common property, carriageway easement and party wall easements)
    520 EVANS ROAD LYNBROOK 3975Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Removal of Restrictions (Lot 338) 4,5 and 6 on PS430084S
    94 Lynbrook BoulevardLapsed

  • June 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    122S Paterson DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Development of 37 Warehouses
    2 Wally PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • VICSMART - Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Food and Drink Premises (KFC)
    2 Commercial DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Warehouse and a Reduction in Car Parking
    22 Stelvio ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

35 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Thirsty CamelAlcohol
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • WestpacATM
  • Little Island BakehouseBakery

    Unit 14 75 Lynbrook Boulevard

  • ANZBank
  • Bench (4)
  • Bus stop (7)
  • Lynbrook Village SCBus stop
  • Olive Rd/Hallam RdBus stop
  • UnitedConvenience store

    110A Dandenong - Hastings Road

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

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Banjo Paterson ParkPark
  • Mackellar ParkPark
  • Tower Hill ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Lynbrook Dental CareDyson Drivedentist
  • Lynbrook Village Medical CentreLynbrook Boulevardyes

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Lynbrook Children's Centrekindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
20
Parks (OSM)
20

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
54.2/100
National rank
1268th in Australia
State rank
303rd in VIC
Peer rank
#115 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#215 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime56
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime49
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime150
  • B49 Other Theftcrime66
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime60
  • Lynbrook Children's Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Lynbrook Dental CarehealthDyson Drivedentist
  • Lynbrook Village Medical CentrehealthLynbrook Boulevardyes
  • Banjo Paterson Parkgovernmentpark
  • Mackellar Parkgovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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