Lawnton, QLD 4501 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lawnton is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4501, home to 5,905 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Moreton Bay local government area and roughly 23 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,905
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,371 /week
- Median personal income
- $747 /week
- Median family income
- $1,700 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Moreton Bay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Moreton Bay - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dickson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Genesis Christian College (Bray Park)
- Petrie State School
- Lawnton State School
- Bray Park State High School
- Holy Spirit School (Bray Park)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 24 bus stops
- Youngs Crossing Rd at Todds Road
- Todds Rd at Youngs Crossing Road
- Todds Rd near Youngs Crossing Rd
- Youngs Crossing Rd near Fairlane St
- Youngs Crossing Rd near Gordons Crossing Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 25 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (29.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1031 mm
- Reference station: Gold Coast Seaway, 22.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 53.9% of the 3,852 resolvable premises in Lawnton. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 43.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 2.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 53.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 45,676 across the Moreton Bay LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 23,795 theft, 7,069 drug offences, 4,464 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lawnton?
Lawnton (QLD 4501) had 5,905 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Moreton Bay local government area.
What is the median rent in Lawnton?
The median advertised rent in Lawnton is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lawnton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Lawnton covering independent, government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Genesis Christian College (Bray Park) (1.5 km), Petrie State School (2.8 km), Lawnton State School (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lawnton?
Lawnton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (53.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lawnton?
Across the surrounding area, 45,676 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (23,795), drug offences (7,069), violent (4,464). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Lawnton?
In Lawnton, mean daily temperatures range from 15.9°C to 25.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,031 mm measured at the Gold Coast Seaway weather station (22 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lawnton?
24 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lawnton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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