What is the median house price in Lawnton?

The median house price in Lawnton is $710,000, with +11.5% year-on-year growth and +60% over 5 years.

What is the rental market like in Lawnton?

Lawnton has vacancy rates around 1.3%. Houses rent for a median of $520/week per week (3.8% yield). Units rent for $400/week per week (4.6% yield). Rents grew +7% for houses year-on-year.

Is Lawnton a safe suburb?

Lawnton ranks 20/100 for crime severity (lower is safer). Break-in rates are 35% lower and violent crime is 25% lower. Crime has been declining across all categories since 2020.

What schools are in Lawnton?

Lawnton has 1 school within the suburb: Lawnton State School (Primary (P–6), Public).

How is the transport in Lawnton?

Lawnton has 1 train station: Lawnton. The CBD is ~35 min by train or ~30 min via Bruce Hwy.

Suburb Intelligence Report

Lawnton 4501

Northern growth corridor · City of Moreton Bay · Residential suburb

4.3 km²·8 parks (9%)·Walk Score 30/100 · Car-Dependent

5,373

Population (2021)

$710,000

Median house price

+11.5%

YoY growth

$520/week

Median house rent

3.8%

Rental yield

1.3%

Vacancy rate

At a glance

Lawnton the unsung hero of the Caboolture line ? a functional, family-oriented suburb that's been absorbing commuters for decades without ever making a fuss about it. Thirty-two kilometres north of Brisbane with its own station, a decent shopping centre, and a median house price around $750,000, it's one of the more affordable options within an hour of the CBD by train. The Lawnton Country Markets on Sundays are a genuine local institution, and the South Pine River corridor gives it a green spine that the big estates lack.

Crime is 35% lower (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 25% lower. Population of 5,373 (2021), growing +5%.

Infrastructure Map

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🚆 1 train station🏫 1 nearby schools🛒 1 shopping options🏗️ 1 active development sites🌳 8 parks

People & Demographics

Lawnton has a median age of 34 and 70%. Population +5%. Projected: Projected ~7000–9000 by 2036.

Around national median

Queensland — 5th decile

60%

Owner-occupied

Professionals

Top occupation

2.7 people

Avg household

Diversity Index

22% not Anglo-Australian

Top Ancestries

English (30%) · Australian (28%) · New Zealand (4%)

Education

NAPLAN context below. For detailed school-level NAPLAN scores and trend data, visit MySchool (myschool.edu.au).

Lawnton State SchoolPrimary (P–6) · Public

Walkability & Amenities

30/ 100 · Car-Dependent

8 parks incl. Lawnton Park
1 per 1,000 across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
Lawnton Shopping Centre — IGA

Transport

1 train station: Lawnton. Peak frequency Every 15–30 min peak.

~35 min by train
~30 min via Bruce Hwy
Bus routes: 660, 662
North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City

Property — Houses

$710,000

Median price

+11.5%

YoY growth

+3%

Quarterly growth

+60%

5-year growth

~9.5%

Annual compound

Sales volume (12mo)

28–35 avg

Days on market

60%

Owner-occupied

Property — Units

$430,000

Median price

+10%

YoY growth

+3.5%

Quarterly growth

Sales volume (12mo)

20–28 avg

Days on market

Rental Market

🏠 House rental

$520/week

Median rent

3.8%

Gross yield

+7%

Rent growth (YoY)

+1.5%

Rent growth (QoQ)

🏢 Unit rental

$400/week

Median rent

4.6%

Gross yield

+7.5%

Rent growth (YoY)

Demand indicators

Vacancy rate: 1.3%

Steady — growing corridor with good amenity and transport links

Safety & Crime Intelligence

Crime score: 20/100 — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.

35% lower

Break-ins vs QLD avg

22% lower

Break-ins vs national

30% lower

Vehicle theft vs QLD

25% lower

Violent crime vs QLD

Trend (2020–2024, all crimes declining):
Break-ins −5% · Vehicle theft −14% · Violent −4.5%
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 195

Flood & Environmental Risk

Low-moderate. Low-moderate. Always verify your specific property:

Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer
Council flood planning overlay may apply
Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot

Development & Infrastructure Pipeline

Lawnton has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.

Lawnton Station Upgrades

Platform and accessibility

Infrastructure

Lawnton Station — Redcliffe Peninsula line

Population projection: Projected ~7000–9000 by 2036

Source: Council growth strategy + QLD Government projections

Investor Summary

~9.5%

Annual capital growth

3.8%

House rental yield

Units: 4.6%

1.3%

Vacancy rate

Strong landlord market

+7%

Rent growth (YoY)

Units: +7.5%

Walk Score /100

📈 Median house price trajectory (2021–2025)

Recent Sales

Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimates

Last 3 months of recorded sales. Market data refreshes monthly.

DatePropertyPrice

May 2026 — 1 sale

May 20264br, 22 Gympie Rd$950,000

Data sourced from public property recordsView all sold listings ↗

Investor profile: Affordable corridor with train access
Demand indicator: Steady demand
Gentrification risk: Low
Subdivision potential: Moderate

Intelligence sources: ABS Census 2021 · QPS Crime Statistics (via OpenStats/RedSuburbs) · MySchool / ACARA NAPLAN · Council flood mapping · WalkScore.com · QLD Government population projections · TransLink GTFS. Property data indicative — verify with current sales. This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Always conduct independent due diligence.

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