Lyndhurst
VIC 3975 · Greater Dandenong
8,926 (2021) → 9,441 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lyndhurst is a moderate growth suburb in Greater Dandenong, VIC 3975, about 37km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $860K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 87/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lyndhurst has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3975 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (19.14%), Sri Lanka (5.06%), Philippines (3.14%), Afghanistan (2.73%), China (1.71%)
Top languages: Punjabi (10.42%), Sinhal (4.68%), Hindi (3.85%), Malayalam (3.46%), Tamil (2.69%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 999 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lyndhurst Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 999
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1042
- Lynbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1011
- St Therese's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1023
- Quarters Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1003
- Lyndhurst Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 941
- Carrum Downs Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 969
- Noble Park English Language School-Casey CampusCombined · Government · 4.4km
- Rangebank Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 942
- Hampton Park Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 905
- Cranbourne West Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 985
- St Kevin's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1040
- River Gum Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 910
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lyndhurst
Is Lyndhurst safe?
Lyndhurst has a residential safety score of 63/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,067 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lyndhurst?
In Lyndhurst, the .
How far is Lyndhurst from Melbourne CBD?
Lyndhurst is about 36.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 82 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lyndhurst?
Lyndhurst has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 999 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lyndhurst?
Lyndhurst has a transport score of 87/100 and 21 bus stops.