Lynton Postcode

South Australia

5062
Postcode for Lynton, SA
Phone area code: 08 · 8 km from Adelaide · Pop. 222
222
Population
51
Median Age
$2,542
Household Income/wk
$400
Median Rent/wk
10/10
SEIFA Advantage
0.4
Area (km²)
Did you know? Lynton ranks in the top 10% most socio-economically advantaged suburbs in Australia (SEIFA decile 10).

Lynton is an inner suburb in South Australia, located approximately 8 km from the Adelaide CBD. It falls within the 5062 postcode area and uses the 08 telephone area code.

According to the 2021 Census, Lynton has a population of 222 (111 males, 109 females). The median age is 51 years.

The median weekly household income in Lynton is $2,542, with a median personal income of $1,097 per week.

The median weekly rent is $400 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.

In terms of birthplace, 88% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (9), Thailand (5), and Greece (3).

91.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.2% speak another language.

The employment rate in Lynton shows 115 people employed (69 full-time, 45 part-time).

The most common occupations are professionals (34), managers (26), and technicians & trades (6).

On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Lynton has an IRSAD score of 1106 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.

Lynton covers an area of 0.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 528 persons per km².

Statistically, Lynton sits within the Mitcham area, part of the broader Adelaide - South region. It falls under the Mitcham local government area.

The federal electorate for Lynton is Boothby (Outer Metropolitan).

Lynton Details

Postcode5062
StateSouth Australia (SA)
Phone Area Code08
Population (2021)222
Median Age51 years
Median Household Income$2,542/week
Median Personal Income$1,097/week
Median Weekly Rent$400
Median Monthly Mortgage$2,000
Average Household Size2.6 persons
Area0.4 km²
Population Density528/km²
Total Dwellings84
Completed Year 1262.6%
Australian Citizens91.0%
SEIFA IRSAD Decile10/10 (most advantaged)
Latitude-34.9980
Longitude138.6090
Distance from Adelaide8 km
Region (SA4)Adelaide - South
Area (SA3)Mitcham
Local GovernmentMitcham
Federal ElectorateBoothby

Age Profile

0–14 years33 (14.9%)
15–24 years17 (7.7%)
25–44 years40 (18.0%)
45–64 years65 (29.3%)
65+ years64 (28.8%)

Health Conditions (2021 Census)

Mental Health20 (9.1%)
Diabetes10 (4.5%)
Arthritis9 (4.1%)
Heart Disease7 (3.2%)
Cancer4 (1.8%)
Asthma3 (1.4%)

Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.

Motor Vehicles per Dwelling

No vehicle0 (0.0%)
1 vehicle19 (25.0%)
2 vehicles43 (56.6%)
3+ vehicles14 (18.4%)

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