Lawnton QLD

Postcode 4501 · Moreton Bay LGA

Lawnton is a mid-sized suburb in Queensland within the Moreton Bay local government area (postcode 4501). With a population of 5,905, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 37. Households earn a median income of $71K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, clerical & administrative, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Lawnton is $757,000, having surged 11.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $470,000 (+19% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $650. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

Lawnton is served by 3 schools, including 1 primary, 2 special. The average ICSEA score is 964, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 rail stations, 42 bus stops. The crime rate in the Moreton Bay LGA is moderate at 4,652 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Lawnton offers a gross rental yield of 4.5%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($757K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +11.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.5% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$757K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability10.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+11.9% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$59,140
Mean Income$63,491
Earners4,671
YoY Change+5.4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education3/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$757K
11.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$470K
19% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$320
POPULATION
5,905
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age37
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,371
Personal Income /wk$747
Mortgage /mth$1,517
CRIME (Moreton Bay LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,652
Total Incidents4,652
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations3
Bus Stops42
Gympie Rd at Station Road
Lawnton station
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA964
Total Students1,123
Government2
Independent1
Lawnton State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 967
Pine Rivers Special SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1009
YOS LawntonSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 915
Data: 2024