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Lawnton

QLD 4501 • Greater Brisbane

5,905
Population (2021)
$38,844
Median Income
8.13 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyGrowth SuburbTrain AccessAffordableNature Access

About Lawnton

Lawnton is a suburban locality in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, located approximately 24.5 kilometres north of Brisbane CBD and 2.7 kilometres north of Strathpine. With a 2021 population of 5,905, the suburb has experienced steady growth as part of the rapidly expanding Moreton Bay corridor. Lawnton sits beside the North Pine River, giving it pockets of natural bushland and parkland within an otherwise residential landscape.

Lawnton offers an affordable, family-friendly alternative to Brisbane's inner suburbs, with local parks, schools, and sporting clubs providing a strong community backbone. The suburb is well-served by Lawnton train station on the Caboolture Line, making the commute to Brisbane CBD practical at around 45 minutes. Nearby Strathpine Centre and North Lakes shopping precinct provide retail and dining options for residents.

Lawnton falls under postcode 4501 and is governed by Moreton Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pine Rivers electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4501
Urban Area
Pine Rivers - East
LGA / Council
Moreton Bay
Federal Electorate
Dickson
State Electorate
Pine Rivers
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.28°, 152.98°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
8.13 km²
Elevation
15m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lawnton
0.5 km
7
Petrie
2.2 km
Caboolture Line

Bus Services

  • 681,682 — Strathpine Station / North Lakes 10–20 min
  • 640 — Petrie Station 8–12 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
24.5 km
By Train
42–48 min
By Car (Peak)
40–55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
28–35 min

🛣️ Lawnton Station on the Caboolture Line offers direct trains to Brisbane CBD

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Train station, local shops, and parks are walkable; a car helps for broader errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
8%

180 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,658
Census 2021
5,905
▲ 4.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,552
Income 2021
$38,844
▲ 19.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,515
Born Overseas 1,092

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 293
  • 2. England 192
  • 3. Philippines 115
  • 4. India 53
  • 5. South Africa 48
  • 6. Papua New Guinea 34
  • 7. Scotland 25
  • 8. China 22
  • 9. Fiji 19
  • 10. Malaysia 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,357
Australian 2,298
Scottish 665
Irish 626
German 366
Australian Aboriginal 290
Italian 161
Filipino 147
Dutch 122
Maori 109

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,358
Both parents born in Australia
1,343
Both parents born overseas
785
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.5%
Christianity
40.9%
Hinduism
0.9%
Buddhism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.3%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
386 (6.5%)
5-14 years
735 (12.4%)
15-19 years
347 (5.9%)
20-24 years
417 (7.1%)
25-34 years
900 (15.2%)
35-44 years
788 (13.3%)
45-54 years
753 (12.8%)
55-64 years
621 (10.5%)
65-74 years
522 (8.8%)
75-84 years
308 (5.2%)
85+ years
133 (2.3%)

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