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QLD · Moreton Bay Council
Lawnton, 4501
Est. population · Jun 2025
7,255
Growth (1 yr)
+2.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+16.3%
Median age
37
Median income
$1,371/wk
Employment rate
56.1%
Languages at home
8%non-English
Most common: Tagalog, Hindi, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Lawnton is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Moreton Bay Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Families have many nearby school and early-learning options to choose from.
Local shops and services are well covered, which makes the suburb easy to live in day to day. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trains also serving the suburb.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. The area is still finding its shape, with new households arriving and the community evolving year by year.
Desirability rates good overall, led by stronger safety, plus community and employment compared with similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Lawnton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$590/wk
Population (ERP)
7,255
+2.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#25
among Metro Brisbane · Growth area
Safety
74th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
87th
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
35th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 62.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 12% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 766th in Australia
- State rank
- 174th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #25 among Metro Brisbane · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #124 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $590
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Mar 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
7,255(June 2025)
+2.8% annual · +16.3% over 5 years · 87th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.8%
- 5-year growth
- +16.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +194
- Change in 5 years
- +1,015
- Growth rank in QLD
- 87th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~8,100), extrapolated at +2.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 5,905
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,371
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 119 of 2,430
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 56.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,604 / 567 / 140 (+ 8 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 461
- Against the person
- 39
- Against property
- 250
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 63.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 151 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate, partial year)
- +7.4%
Most common offence types
- Drug Offences89
- Other Property Damage32
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)163
- Traffic And Related Offences61
- Fraud21
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 973
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 35th
School list
- Pine Rivers Special SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1009 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 348 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- YOS LawntonSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 915 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 132 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Lawnton State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 967 · 32th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 643 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Strathpine State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 976 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 372 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Pine Rivers State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 960 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 902 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Bray Park State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 973 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 480 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady of the Way SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1037 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 246 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
49 public transport stops in this suburb
- Gympie Rd at Eddie Hyland Park
- Gympie Rd at Eddie Hyland Park
- Gympie Rd at Paisley Drive
- Gympie Rd at Paisley Drive
- Lawnton station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
181 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 4 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 9 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 49 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 6 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 11 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 80/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.85
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.52
Food & drink(5)
- Lawnton Country Market BakeryBakery
Unit 3 728 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Bowies TakeawayFast food
Unit 6 728 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- McDonald'sFast food
- Lawnton TavernPub
- Aussie Seafood HouseRestaurant
690 Gympie Road, Lawnton
Shopping(8)
- Warburton's ButcherButcher
718 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- BP ShopConvenience store
- FoodaryConvenience store
- Liberty ShopConvenience store
- Lawnton Country MarketsMarketplace
- SparSupermarket
Community(4)
- Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood CentreCommunity centre
- Lawnton State SchoolSchool
Todds Road, Lawnton
- Rivers Youth Versatile Education and Training CentreSchool
90 Francis Road, Lawnton
- YOS LawntonSchool
27-29 Lawnton Pocket Road
Health & services(4)
- Gympie Road Medical CentreMedical clinic
640 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- ChemsavePharmacy
640 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Greencross VetsVeterinary
640 Gympie Road, Lawnton
Sport & outdoors(13)
- Gym
- Park (2)
- J.W. (Jock) Mitchell ParkPlayground
- Playground (3)
- Lawnton Aquatic CentreSports centre
1-25 Lawnton Pocket Road
- Sports field
- 25m Indoor PoolSwimming pool
- 50m PoolSwimming pool
- SwimartSwimming pool
634 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Toddler Splash PoolSwimming pool
Transport(28)
27 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(58)
- ArmaguardATM
- Highgrove BathroomsBathroom Furnishing
666 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Battery WorldBattery
634 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Simply BedsBed
666 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Bench
- 99 BikesBicycle
Gympie Road, Lawnton
- GiantBicycle
Unit 9 700 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- AutobarnCar Parts
690 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Supercheap AutoCar Parts
751 Gympie Road
- Lawnton Smash RepairsCar repair
- MidasCar repair
664 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- QuickFit Engine ServiceCar repair
Unit 6 43 Lawnton Pocket Road
- RACQ Auto GlassCar repair
675 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Caravan Site (5)
- The Salvation ArmyCharity
690 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Hip Pocket Workwear & SafetyClothes
Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Zaraffa's CoffeeCoffee
665-685 Gympie Road
- LollyworldConfectionery
- Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Events Venue
- Tackle WorldFishing
640 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Fitness Station
- VinniesFurniture
690 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Lawnton Station Barber ShopHairdresser
- Acme Composite SuppliesHardware
Unit 1 45 Lawnton Pocket Road
- Dulux Trade CentreInterior Decoration
- Hammertime KitchensKitchen
Unit 1 666 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- MKN Kitchens & LaundriesKitchen
Gympie Road, Lawnton
- AidacareMedical Supply
640 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Artie's Music MaxMusical Instrument
700 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- BCFOutdoor
- Lawnton park 'n' rideParking
- Parking (50)
- Hippopotamus PawnbrokersPawnbroker
- Dog Training 101Pet
700 Gympie Road
- PetbarnPet
640 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- PetstockPet
Gympie Road, Lawnton
- AmpolPetrol station
- BPPetrol station
- Liberty OilPetrol station
- Rivers Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Lawnton LPOPost office
- Public toilets
- Shelter (11)
- Slipway
- RebelSports
665-685 Gympie Road
- TelstraTelephone
- TranslinkTicket Validator
- Mr Toys ToyworldToys
Gympie Road, Lawnton
- BeaurepairesTyres
Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Bob Jane T-MartsTyres
Paisley Drive, Lawnton
- Brisbane's Cheapest TyresTyres
636 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Northside Motorcycle Tyres and ServiceTyres
Unit 1 14 Paisley Drive
- Vacant
- Lifeline SuperstoreVariety Store
666 Gympie Road, Lawnton
- Neighbours AidVariety Store
- TranslinkVending machine
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Allsop ParkPark
- Bob McDonald ReservePark
- Francis Road Koala ReserveNature reserve
- Nuttall ParkPark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Ron Thomason ParkPark
- Stephen Lawn ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Rivers Baptist Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- Pine Rivers Private Hospital (3.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- ChemsaveGympie RoadPharmacy
- Gympie Road Medical CentreGympie RoadDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 339
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 46.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 20°
- Rainfall
- 498 mm · ~62 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 406 mm · ~51 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 196 mm · ~24 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 256 mm · ~32 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Between Lawnton Pocket Road & South Pine Road.Brisbane Woodford Road12 Jul 2026 – 11 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Remnants of former acclimatisation society gardens at LawntonState heritage place
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Dickson
- Member of Parliament
- Ali FRANCE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 119,375
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 44.0%Labor 56.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.9 km away).
Coalition 33.4%Labor 66.6%
10.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +10.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- LawntonLabor 68.0% · Coalition 31.9% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Bray ParkLabor 65.2% · Coalition 34.8% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- StrathpineLabor 68.2% · Coalition 31.8% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- PetrieLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Bray Park WestLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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