Lawnton

QLD

Lawnton is a growing suburb in QLD with 8,120 residents.

SA2 code: 314031392
State: QLD

Population

8,120

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+16.5%

3yr: +9.8% · 10yr: +29.4%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$340/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,494/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Lawnton (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +9.8%5yr: +16.5%10yr: +29.4%Total: +51.3%

Population grew from 5,366 to 8,120 over 24 years, averaging 1.7% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 6.7%

Predominantly detached houses (72.8%), mixed tenure (60% own or mortgage), built for families (50% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 73%

Townhouses 22%

1,955 houses599 townhouses132 apartments

Tenure

Owned 20%

Mortgage 40%

Renting 40%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

93 (3.5%)

2 bed

391 (14.7%)

3 bed

1,338 (50.3%)

4 bed

705 (26.5%)

5 bed

108 (4.1%)

6+ bed

27 (1.0%)

Lawnton

Population over time — Lawnton (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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