6 min drive to Thornlie + 5 min transfer + 30 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
36 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1482/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
7.2%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
68%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
4.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Lynwood
Full-time 28.9%Part-time 18.4%Unemployed 3.9%Not in labour 48.8%
Dwelling Types
Lynwood
House 90.4%Semi-detached 8.5%Flat/Unit 1.0%
Commute Mode
Lynwood
Car 89.2%Transit 4.0%Walk 0.9%WFH 5.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
46.5%
England
6.9%
Malaysia
6.4%
India
5.4%
China
4.1%
Language at Home
English only
58.9%
Mandarin
4.4%
Cantonese
1.4%
Hindi
1.1%
Arabic
0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Lynwood
Is Lynwood safe?
Lynwood has a safety score of 58/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Langford (18/100), Ferndale (WA) (66/100), Parkwood (WA) (55/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Lynwood?
Median weekly rent in Lynwood is $700/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Langford ($650/wk), Ferndale (WA) ($720/wk), Parkwood (WA) ($745/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Lynwood?
Lynwood has a school rating of 66/100 across 1 schools, which is above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Bannister Creek Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Lynwood from Perth CBD?
Lynwood is 28 minutes by car, or 58 minutes by public transport, or 41 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Lynwood affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Lynwood is $830K, up 14.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $476K. For renters, median weekly rent is $700/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Langford ($730K), Ferndale (WA) ($820K), Parkwood (WA) ($928K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/lynwood
⚠️ Safety Concern💰 Affordable🚗 Car Dependent
Lynwood is a budget-friendly southeastern suburb that has long sat in the shadow of its reputation for crime and public housing. Grouped often with neighbouring Langford, it is nevertheless attracting attention from buyers priced out elsewhere, with new subdivisions signalling slow but tangible change. Quiet and car-dependent, it offers affordable entry to Perth's property market, but safety remains a genuine concern for many considering the area.
The median house price is $830k and rent of $700/week, 19% below the Perth metro median. From Lynwood, the CBD is a 28-minute drive away (58 min by transit), and most residents drive (73%). The area has a safety score of 58/100, 6 points above the metro average of 52. Education options include 1 school, rated 66/100 and well above average. Typical residents are around 36 years old, with a household income of $1,482/week.