Lyneham
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Lyneham, ACT 2602.
About Lyneham
Welcome to Lyneham
Lyneham sits around four kilometres north of the Canberra CBD, tucked between the busy café strips of Dickson and Braddon and the leafy, older streetscapes of Ainslie and Downer. It's a suburb that manages to feel both established and quietly transitional, with 1960s brick homes and mature street trees sitting alongside a growing number of newer apartment and townhouse developments.
With a population of 5,703 and a median age of 35, Lyneham attracts a mix of young professionals, downsizers and families who want inner-north convenience without inner-north prices. It suits buyers and renters who value being close to the city and Canberra's university precincts, but who don't need to be right in the middle of the action.
Lifestyle & dining
Lyneham's own retail strip is modest, but that's largely because residents have some of Canberra's best dining and café culture on their doorstep. Dickson's shops and restaurant precinct, known locally for its Asian dining scene, is just next door, while Braddon's bars, boutique coffee roasters and design stores are an easy walk or short drive away. This gives Lyneham a lifestyle that punches above its size, borrowing the energy of its neighbours while remaining a fundamentally quiet, residential place to come home to.
Shopping
For everyday needs, Lyneham locals typically head to Dickson, which has a full-line supermarket, specialty grocers and a cinema, or into Braddon for more boutique and lifestyle shopping. The suburb's proximity to both means residents rarely need to travel far for groceries, homewares or a night out, and the CBD itself, with its full range of retail, is only a few minutes further on.
Getting around
Lyneham's location just off Northbourne Avenue and the Federal Highway makes it a straightforward commute into civic and beyond. The suburb is well served by Canberra's light rail corridor along Northbourne Avenue, giving residents a direct, fast link into the city centre and out towards Gungahlin, and bus routes through Dickson and Ainslie add further options for those without a car. Cyclists and walkers also benefit from good connections through to Sullivans Creek and the inner-north's shared path network.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Lyneham Primary School and Lyneham High School both within the suburb, giving younger residents a genuine walk-to-school option through the government system. Brindabella Christian College offers an independent alternative nearby. The presence of both a primary and a high school within Lyneham itself is a drawcard for families wanting to put down roots without having to plan around long school runs.
Parks & recreation
Sullivans Creek runs along the suburb's edge, providing a green corridor for walking, running and cycling that links Lyneham through to the wider inner-north and out towards the Australian National University. Lyneham also has its own sporting precinct, including a well-known local pool and playing fields, which get plenty of use from residents and from the broader Dickson and Downer community. It's a suburb where getting outdoors doesn't require a drive.
The property market
Lyneham's housing stock has shifted noticeably towards higher-density living, with current listings split 74% apartments and units, 17% houses and 9% townhouses. Houses remain the premium end of the market, with a median price of $1.17 million after growth of 18.0% recently, reflecting strong demand for the suburb's remaining detached homes on larger blocks. Units and apartments offer a far more accessible entry point, with a median price of $530,000, making Lyneham one of the more attainable inner-north options for buyers priced out of Braddon or Ainslie. Renters face a median asking rent of $710 a week across the suburb, underlining that Lyneham's convenience and location carry a premium even for those not buying, though it still compares favourably with tighter inner-city postcodes.
Market snapshot
Lyneham property market
Median sale price
$1.17m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$710
per week
Gross rental yield
3.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$731k
Median
$1.17m
Premium
$1.68m
Days on market
40
Auction clearance
60%
Sold this year
44
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +2.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Lyneham by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Lyneham, ACT 2602.
Population
5,703
residents (2021)
Median age
35
years
Household income
$2,084
median, per week
Median rent
$425
per week
Median mortgage
$1,800
per month
Mortgage / income
20%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Lyneham
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Lyneham
$550k
306/253 Northbourne Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$495k
345/1 Mouat Street
Sold ~July 2026
$575k
407/253 Northbourne Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$378k
92/1 Mouat Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.22m
86 Lewin Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.58m
2 Claxton Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$851k
44 Mackennal Street
Sold ~July 2026
$720k
41/193 Mouat Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Lyneham suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Lyneham?
The median unit price in Lyneham, ACT is $530k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 7.0%.
How much is rent in Lyneham?
The median weekly rent in Lyneham is around $630 per week.
Is Lyneham a good place to live?
Lyneham is a suburb of Canberra, Australia in the North Canberra district. Lyneham is an established residential suburb in ACT, with a population of around 5,703 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Lyneham?
Lyneham has a population of 5,703 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 35.
What schools are in Lyneham?
There are 3 schools in or near Lyneham, including Brindabella Christian College, Lyneham Primary School and Lyneham High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Lyneham?
Properties in Lyneham take around 48 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Lyneham?
Entry-level properties in Lyneham start around $415k, while premium homes reach $715k.
What suburbs are near Lyneham?
Suburbs near Lyneham include Dickson, Braddon, Ainslie, Downer and Turner.
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