Median house price
$959k
+13% change
VIC · Casey Council
Lynbrook, 3975
Est. population · Jun 2025
14,722
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.7%
Median age
33
Median income
$2,212/wk
Employment rate
61.9%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$958,500
Languages at home
59.4%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Sinhalese, Hindi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Lynbrook is a practical established suburb in Casey Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with plenty of young families in the mix. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses and trains help with longer trips. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
The desirability picture is good, powered mainly by local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment relative to similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Lynbrook snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$560/wk
Population (ERP)
14,722
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
2.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#105
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
46th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
63rd
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
59th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 58.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 26% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 1224th in Australia
- State rank
- 320th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #105 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #226 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $560
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $958,500
- Median price change
- +12.6%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
14,722(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +7.7% over 5 years · 63th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +7.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +123
- Change in 5 years
- +1,046
- Growth rank in VIC
- 63th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~17,400), extrapolated at +3.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 2,252 / 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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 710
- Against the person
- 127
- Against property
- 439
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 48.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 72 residents
- State safety percentile
- 46.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +17.9%
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
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,026.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 59th
School list
- St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1042 · 65th percentile · LBOTE 69% · 315 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Lynbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1011 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 78% · 777 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
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 · current · Updated
Public transport
31 public transport stops in this suburb
- Aylmer Rd
- 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
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
121 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 restaurants · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 6 playgrounds · 1 ev charging
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 20 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 31 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 67/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.66
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.19
Food & drink(6)
- Little Island BakehouseBakery
Unit 14 75 Lynbrook Boulevard
- SubwayFast food
- Lynbrook Hotel SportsbarPub
- Lynbrook Hotel International Buffet BistroRestaurant
- Rasa YongRestaurant
Unit 13 75 Lynbrook Boulevard
- Restaurant
Unit 12 75 Lynbrook Boulevard
Shopping(4)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- BP ShopConvenience store
- UnitedConvenience store
110A Dandenong - Hastings Road
- ColesSupermarket
75 Lynbrook Boulevard
Community(4)
- Lynbrook Community CentreCommunity centre
- Lynbrook Children's CentreKindergarten
- Lynbrook Primary SchoolSchool
37 Paterson Drive
- St Francis de Sales Primary SchoolSchool
122 Paterson Drive
Health & services(1)
- Lynbrook Dental CareDentist
14 Dyson Drive, Lynbrook
Sport & outdoors(28)
- Banjo Paterson ParkPark
- City of CaseyPark
- Mackellar ParkPark
- Park (16)
- Tower Hill ParkPark
- Playground (6)
- Cricket NetsSports field
- Sports field
Transport(12)
9 bus stops · 3 train stations
Other(26)
- Thirsty CamelAlcohol
- Commonwealth BankATM
- WestpacATM
- ANZBank
- Bench (4)
- Evie NetworksEV charging
- Fitness Station
- Garden (5)
- Lynbrook HotelHotel
- Brook's LaundromatLaundry
Unit 14A 75 Lynbrook Boulevard
- Lynbrook VillageMall
- Lynbrook Hotel Motel AccommodationMotel
- Lynbrook Station ParkingParking
- Parking (31)
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
- BPPetrol station
- UnitedPetrol station
110A Dandenong - Hastings Road
- Picnic Table (2)
- Grace United Pentecostal ChurchPlace of worship
- Public Building
- Public toilets
- Shelter (3)
- Bolton Clarke Lynbrook ParkSocial Facility
- Track
- Tyre SpotTyres
Unit 5 2 Northey Road
- Lynbrook Village Medical CentreYes
75 Lynbrook Boulevard
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Banjo Paterson ParkPark
- Mackellar ParkPark
- Tower Hill ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Grace United Pentecostal Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre (6.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- 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
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 307
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
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 Signs8 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 requirements23S CILENTO CRESCENT LYNBROOK 3975Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Two Lot Subdivision195 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 7195 HALLAM ROAD LYNBROOK 3975Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of 22 Dwellings and 22 Lot Subdivision74S LYNBROOK BOULEVARD LYNBROOK 3975Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- VICSMART - Development of a Mezzanine and Reduction of Car Parking18 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 Zone5 Lindsay CrescentNo permit required
January 2021
- Development of Nine Dwellings and a Waiver of Visitor Car Parking Requirements4-6S MORRIS WEST CIRCUIT LYNBROOK 3975Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of 17 Dwellings and 17 Lot Subdivision3S 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 PS430084S94 Lynbrook BoulevardLapsed
June 2020
- Two Lot Subdivision122S Paterson DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Development of 37 Warehouses2 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 Parking22 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) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
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 · current · Updated
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Holt
- Member of Parliament
- Cassandra FERNANDO (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 112,953
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.3%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +6.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 36.0%Labor 64.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.8 km away).
Coalition 31.8%Labor 68.2%
4.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +10.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Lynbrook SouthLabor 67.3% · Coalition 32.7% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- LynbrookLabor 69.4% · Coalition 30.6% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- LyndhurstLabor 69.1% · Coalition 30.9% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- Hampton Park SouthLabor 72.0% · Coalition 28.0% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- Cranbourne North WestLabor 69.7% · Coalition 30.3% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Casey Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.