Lynbrook

VIC 3975 • Greater Melbourne

9,121
Population (2021)
$40,716
Median Income
4.07 km²
Area
27m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyGrowth SuburbMulticulturalWell-ConnectedModern

About Lynbrook

Lynbrook is a modern residential suburb in the City of Casey, located approximately 40 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD in Victoria. With a population of around 9,800, it is a relatively new suburb that has experienced significant growth since the early 2000s. The suburb covers 4 square kilometres and offers a family-oriented, multicultural community with a mix of contemporary housing.

Lynbrook is well-served by its own train station on the Cranbourne line, providing direct access to Melbourne CBD. The suburb features Lynbrook Village Shopping Centre, several parks and playgrounds, and is close to Marriott Waters and Cranbourne shopping precincts. It is particularly popular with young families and first-home buyers seeking affordable housing with good transport links.

Lynbrook falls under postcode 3975 and is governed by Casey Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narre Warren South (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3975
Urban Area
Cranbourne
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.06°, 145.26°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.07 km²
Elevation
27m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lynbrook
0.8 km
10 min
Merinda Park
2 km
24 min
Dandenong
6.5 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • 828 — Dandenong via Lynbrook 25 min
  • 893 — Cranbourne via Marriott Waters 15 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
40 km
By Train
55–65 min
By Bus
N/A (train preferred)
By Car (Peak)
60–80 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40–50 min

🛣️ Cranbourne line runs every 10–20 minutes during peak

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops and train station are within walking distance for most residents, though a car is useful for larger errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Lynbrook Boulevard Lynbrook 3975 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$401
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,962
Avg Household Size
3.5 people
Median Age
33 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,519
Census 2021
9,121
7.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,100
Income 2021
$40,716
16.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,799
Born Overseas 4,974

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 1,466
  • 2. Sri Lanka 563
  • 3. Afghanistan 449
  • 4. New Zealand 220
  • 5. China 195
  • 6. Cambodia 174
  • 7. Philippines 161
  • 8. Fiji 122
  • 9. Pakistan 104
  • 10. Mauritius 103
  • 11. England 88
  • 12. Vietnam 84
  • 13. Nepal 66
  • 14. Malaysia 62
  • 15. North Macedonia 57

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Indian 1,534
Australian 1,194
English 1,165
Chinese 516
Sri Lankan 427
Irish 259
Filipino 256
Scottish 242
Italian 173
Samoan 149

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,213
Both parents born in Australia
6,911
Both parents born overseas
604
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
37.2%
No Religion
16.5%
Islam
14.2%
Hinduism
10.5%
Buddhism
8.9%
Sikhism
6.9%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
659 (7.2%)
5-14 years
1,452 (15.9%)
15-19 years
639 (7.0%)
20-24 years
700 (7.7%)
25-34 years
1,249 (13.7%)
35-44 years
1,439 (15.8%)
45-54 years
1,280 (14.0%)
55-64 years
873 (9.6%)
65-74 years
473 (5.2%)
75-84 years
220 (2.4%)
85+ years
139 (1.5%)

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