Lynton Postcode
South Australia
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
| Postcode | 5062 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 222 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,542/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,097/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population Density | 528/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 84 |
| Completed Year 12 | 62.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 91.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.9980 |
| Longitude | 138.6090 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 8 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Mitcham |
| Local Government | Mitcham |
| Federal Electorate | Boothby |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 33 (14.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 17 (7.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 40 (18.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 65 (29.3%) |
| 65+ years | 64 (28.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 20 (9.1%) |
| Diabetes | 10 (4.5%) |
| Arthritis | 9 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 4 (1.8%) |
| Asthma | 3 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 19 (25.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 43 (56.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 14 (18.4%) |