Question 1

Is Lyndoch a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Lyndoch sits in the heart of the Barossa Valley on the North Para River, with a historic main street of stone buildings, cafes and small shops serving a largely residential community. Housing mixes bluestone and weatherboard cottages close to the centre with newer estates on the outskirts, and the town’s relaxed, village atmosphere attracts families, retirees and people who work in the wine industry. Surrounded by vineyards and rolling farmland, it also draws visitors for nearby cellar doors and farmgate produce.

It is a small community of 2,151 people with a median age of 44 and a high rate of home ownership (84.9% owner-occupied). Everyday life is supported by parkland, community facilities and a recently delivered public sporting precinct at Barossa Park, and there has been investment in local roads and bridge work to strengthen links to Gawler and other Barossa centres. Whether Lyndoch suits you will come down to what you want from a town of this size and character.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Lyndoch?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Lyndoch sit at about $600 a week. Against a typical local household income of $1,632 a week as recorded at the last Census, that rent would take roughly 36.8% of a household's weekly income, which is a sizeable share.

If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters; whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Lyndoch a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Lyndoch rose 132.5% over the past 12 months, a very large increase in what a house here is worth. Over the same period house rents increased 7.1%, a solid rise, so capital growth has outpaced rental income this year. Which of those outcomes matters most will depend on whether your priorities are capital gains or rental income and on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	132.5%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	7	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	59	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$600	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	7.1%	N/A

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