SA · Mitcham Council
Lynton, SA, 5062
Current weather
11°CDense drizzle
85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 12.4° / 10° today · 33.2 mm rain
Desirability index
#21 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Lynton is a small locality in the Mitcham area, home to around 222 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 5 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 22.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $680, median house prices near $1,127,500, 6 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 222
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $2,542
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 89
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 60.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 5 / 3 / 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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $680
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,127,500
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; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 5
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.5
- State safety percentile
- 31.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Graffiti2
- Other Theft1
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- Lynton Railway Station
- Lynton Railway Station
- Stop 20A Belair Rd - South East side
- Stop 20B Belair Rd - North West side
- Stop 20B Belair Rd - South East side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
21 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
May 2026
- Building alterations (re-roofing of dwelling), deck and verandah11 BARRETTS RD LYNTON SA 5062Under Assessment
March 2026
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fence with associated earthworks and retaining318 BELAIR RD LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
2025· 4 proposals
November 2025
- Building alterations - installation of sky lights and subsequent alteration's to roof profile2 SEAVIEW RD LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
September 2025
- Swimming pool and safety fence and associated earthworks30 SEAVIEW RD LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
May 2025
- Variation to DA 24030467 – Change to position and finished floor level of Outbuilding (Shed) and earthworks5 CORNISH CT LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
March 2025
- Two-storey split-level detached dwelling, outbuilding (pool equipment shed and sauna), swimming pool with safety features, retaining walls, fencing and earthworks26 SEAVIEW RD LYNTON SA 5062Under Assessment
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of a retaining wall.30 SEAVIEW RD LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
November 2024
- Stage 2 - Swimming Pool320A BELAIR RD LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
September 2024
- Outbuilding (shed)5 CORNISH CT LYNTON SA 5062Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling, deck, carport, retaining walls, fencing and earthworks28 SEAVIEW RD LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
March 2024
- x3 Verandah replacements from timber to steel326 BELAIR RD LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
September 2023
- Outdoor freestanding sauna8 CORNISH CT LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
May 2023
- verandah9 SEAVIEW RD LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
- Verandah over existing balcony32 SEAVIEW RD LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
April 2023
- Balcony322 BELAIR RD LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
November 2022
- Construction of a Retaining Wall (Max 1.4m High) on the Eastern and Portion of the Northern Boundary, an Aluminium Slatted Fence (1.6m High) on the Eastern Boundary and Associated Earthworks29 BEAGLE TCE LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
March 2022
- Divide Land to Create Six (6) Community Title Lots and Common Property (1:7) and Construct One Two Storey and Five Three Storey Dwellings Each with Double Garage, Swimming Pools & Safety Fence, Landscaping & Retaining Walls - STAGED APPROVAL - STAGE 1: Divide Land to Create Six (6) Community Title Lots and Common Property (1:7) - Approved Outside of Portal; STAGE 2: Earthworks, Retaining and Construction of Driveway; STAGE 3: Construct One Two Storey and Five Three Storey Dwellings Each with Dou315 BELAIR RD LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
January 2022
- Earthworks and retaining walls5 CORNISH CT LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
October 2021
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling, garage, swimming pool and pool safety barrier, associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing and tree damaging activity.24 SEAVIEW RD LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
August 2021
- Residential dwelling - addition to lower level and replacement of balcony15 BARRETTS RD LYNTON SA 5062Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- CITY OF MITCHAMResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 20A Belair Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 20B Belair Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 20B Belair Road - South East sideBus stop
- Temporary Stop Beagle Terrace - West sideBus stop
- Drinking water
- LyntonTrain station
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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
2 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 92.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #21 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Balconyplanning322 BELAIR RD LYNTON SA 5062Lodged 03 Apr 2023 · Decision Made
- Building alterations (re-roofing of dwelling), deck and verandahplanning11 BARRETTS RD LYNTON SA 5062Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Building alterations - installation of sky lights and subsequent alteration's to roof profileplanning2 SEAVIEW RD LYNTON SA 5062Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- CITY OF MITCHAMplanningResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- Construction of a Retaining Wall (Max 1.4m High) on the Eastern and Portion of the Northern Boundary, an Aluminium Slatted Fence (1.6m High) on the Eastern Boundary and Associated Earthworksplanning29 BEAGLE TCE LYNTON SA 5062Lodged 11 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of a retaining wall.planning30 SEAVIEW RD LYNTON SA 5062Lodged 11 Dec 2024 · Decision Made
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling, garage, swimming pool and pool safety barrier, associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing and tree damaging activity.planning24 SEAVIEW RD LYNTON SA 5062Lodged 27 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
- Divide Land to Create Six (6) Community Title Lots and Common Property (1:7) and Construct One Two Storey and Five Three Storey Dwellings Each with Double Garage, Swimming Pools & Safety Fence, Landscaping & Retaining Walls - STAGED APPROVAL - STAGE 1: Divide Land to Create Six (6) Community Title Lots and Common Property (1:7) - Approved Outside of Portal; STAGE 2: Earthworks, Retaining and Construction of Driveway; STAGE 3: Construct One Two Storey and Five Three Storey Dwellings Each with Douplanning315 BELAIR RD LYNTON SA 5062Lodged 06 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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