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Lawnton Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Lawnton Compares
Lawnton vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Lawnton | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,371 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $320 -QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 37 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4501 covers Lawnton, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 21 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Moreton Bay - South region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Lawnton has a population of 5,905 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,371, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 328 (5.6% of residents).
Housing in Lawnton includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 2,314 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 41.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lawnton scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Lawnton include Lawnton State School, Pine Rivers Special School and YOS Lawnton.
Lawnton is part of the Strathpine statistical area in Queensland.
Lawnton Details
| Postcode | 4501 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 5,905 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,371/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $747/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 8.1 km² |
| Population Density | 726/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,314 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 328 (5.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -27.2838811 |
| Longitude | 152.9823835 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 21 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - South |
| Area (SA3) | Strathpine |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Dickson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,121 (19.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 764 (12.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,688 (28.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,374 (23.3%) |
| 65+ years | 963 (16.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 665 (11.3%) |
| Arthritis | 593 (10.0%) |
| Diabetes | 347 (5.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 260 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 206 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 164 (2.8%) |
| Dementia | 79 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 205 (9.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 934 (40.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 788 (34.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 354 (15.5%) |
Schools in Lawnton
Suburbs Near Lawnton
More Lawnton Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.