Lynton SA

Postcode 5062 · Mitcham LGA

Lynton is a quiet locality in South Australia within the Mitcham local government area (postcode 5062). With a population of 222, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $132K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Lynton is $1.2 million, having declined 3.4% over the past year. The median weekly rent is $400 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.

Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 3 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mitcham LGA is below average at 2,252 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Lynton offers a gross rental yield of 1.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.2M/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -3.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.2M/$950K Near Median
Affordability8.8x Moderate
Price Momentum-3.4% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.2M
-3.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
222
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$2,542
Personal Income /wk$1097
Mortgage /mth$2,000
CRIME (Mitcham LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,252
Total Incidents5
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops3
Lynton Railway Station
Data: 2025-Q4