Lawnton at a glance
Median house
$756,500
Median unit
$470,000
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
5,905
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Lawnton.
The postcode for Lawnton is 4501 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Lawnton is $756,500.
Lawnton (4501) sits in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland. The median house here is $756,500, in line with the Queensland median of around $780K.
Lawnton has roughly 5,905 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lawnton scores 48/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lawnton's population at 5,905, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,905
Median age
37
Family households
65%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $756,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Queensland median. Units come in around $470,000, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $151,000. Prices are in line with the Queensland median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$756,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $470,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
$756,500
$470,000
5,905
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.33% (median rent $630/wk against a $756,500 price tag). Units yield 3.54% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 41% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.33%
Based on $756,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.54%
Based on $470,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202657%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Moreton Bay City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
54,674
total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
48
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lawnton.
Local schools for Lawnton
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Government School Catchment
Pine Rivers Special School
Lawnton State School
Bray Park State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lawnton.
- What is the median house price in Lawnton?
- The median house price in Lawnton, QLD 4501 is $756,500. The median unit price is $470,000.
- What is the Lawnton postcode?
- Lawnton is in the 4501 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- Where is Lawnton?
- Lawnton is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4501. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lawnton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Lawnton?
- There are 20 schools serving Lawnton on this page, including Pine Rivers Special School, YOS Lawnton, Lawnton State School.
- How walkable is Lawnton?
- Lawnton has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lawnton?
- Lawnton is close to Strathpine City, Strathpine, Bray Park, Petrie, Strathpine Centre.
- What is the population of Lawnton?
- The population of Lawnton is approximately 5,905 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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