SA · Barossa Council
Lyndoch, SA, 5351
Current weather
10.8°CLight drizzle
79% humidity · 27.4 km/h wind · 12.8° / 9.1° today · 11.4 mm rain
Desirability index
#80 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Lyndoch is a smaller suburban community in the Barossa area, home to around 2,151 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 54 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 25.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $612 (flats $420, houses $625), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 6 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
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
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.
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
- 36.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 31
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
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
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 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
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
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 high3 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 features39 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 ClubLOT 100 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY LYNDOCH SA 5351Under Assessment
- Addition to rear of dwelling under existing alfresco to extend living area wallsUNIT 4 42 LINDNER CR LYNDOCH SA 5351Under Assessment
April 2026
- Verandah to rear of dwelling10 MESHACH BURGE TCE LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
- Carport measuring 4m x 9m x 3.2m high88A 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 garage7 GEORGIA PL LYNDOCH SA 5351Under Assessment
March 2026
- Construction of an Outbuilding - 12.1m x 7.75m x 3.02m wall height71 GILBERT ST LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
February 2026
- Demolition of verandah; construction of a dwelling addition including verandah under main roof4 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 accommodation50 JOLLYTOWN RD LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
- Repairs to a fire damaged existing carport under main roof5 KING ST LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
- Verandah to rear of dwelling5 GEORGIA PL LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)16 KLAUBER ST LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
January 2026
- Building alterations to internal walls of existing dwelling23 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· 83 proposals
December 2025
- Installation of inground fibreglass swimming pool, temporary fencing & permanent pool fencing13 JOLLYTOWN RD LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
- New storage shed 6m x 4.5m x 3.6m highLOT 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 high2 GEORGIA PL LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
November 2025
- Construction of a verandah measuring 4m x 6m x 2.7m wall height13 ROBERT ROSS DR LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
- Carport105 PIMPALA RD LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with a double garage and porch under main roof with associated fencingLOT 80 RANDALL CCT LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
October 2025
- Construction of a verandah measuring 14.5m x 4.4m x 2.5m post heightUNIT 3 9 KLAUBER ST LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
- Construction of a shed measuring 5.4m x 12.25m x 3m wall height23 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 height36 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 carparking1303 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 building1 -3 GILBERT ST LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 25004090 - Revised shed design219 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 hoursLOT 100 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY LYNDOCH SA 5351Decision Made
- shed storage32 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
2024· 69 proposals
69 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 56 proposals
56 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 45 proposals
45 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 42 proposals
42 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
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).
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.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 63.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #80 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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