Lutwyche
QLDLutwyche is a growing suburb in QLD with 4,610 residents.
- SAL code
- 31706
- SA2
- 305031131
- Population
- 4,610
Lutwyche, QLD had 4,610 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 8.6% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 32. Households are most often couples without children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,820 a month. Around 31.3% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 66.1%. Most dwellings are flats or apartments, making up 77.9% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 10 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?4,610
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+8.6%
3yr: +7.8% · 10yr: +23.7%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,872/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
32
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?9/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?4.4%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?2
1 long day
Parks & green space
?10
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?34
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Wooloowin - Lutwyche (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Lutwyche suburb alone is ~4,610 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 7,936 to 12,298 over 24 years, averaging 1.8% per year.
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 3.0%Almost entirely apartments (77.9%), rental-heavy (66.1% renting), built for families (59% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
This suburb falls outside every bushfire polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: QLD Reconstruction Authority — Bushfire Prone Area + Floodplain Assessment Overlay.
Flood risk
Source: QLD Local Government Flood Planning Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
8 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDR | High Density Residential ZoneResidential | 22.2% | 0.20 km² |
| DC | District Centre ZoneBusiness | 16.5% | 0.15 km² |
| OS | Open Space Zoneparks | 10.5% | 0.09 km² |
| LMR | LMROther | 9.5% | 0.08 km² |
| CR | Character Residential ZoneResidential | 8.9% | 0.08 km² |
| SR | Sport and Recreation ZoneRecreation | 3.0% | 0.03 km² |
| LDR | Low Density Residential ZoneResidential | 2.2% | 0.02 km² |
| CF | Community Facilities ZoneSpecial use | 0.2% | 1,714 m² |
Source: QLD DSDILGP Local Government Planning Scheme Zones (ZONE_QLD/2026-05-12/be11464ce5af1cd4) · As of May 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.