Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Lawnton
9 km²
A very high proportion of people in Lawnton identify as having no religion, with 47.2% of the population falling into this category. This is a notably young community where the typical resident is just 35, and it has seen a 24% population increase since 2011. The area is characterized by a high number of families with children and a strong presence of First Nations people. It serves as a connected residential hub with a population that is shifting quickly as many new residents move in.
Families are well catered for: 22 schools serve Lawnton.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, and it has a high proportion of children under 15 at 20.3%. First Nations people make up 5.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 18.7% of the population. This is well below both the Queensland and national figures.
English is the dominant language, with 87.1% of people using it only at home. The 8.1% who use another language is far below the national figure.
Nearly half of the population reports no religion, a figure that is well above the state and national averages and has risen 22 points since 2011.
The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 15.2%, which is far below the national average. However, Year 12 completion has risen 11 points since 2011 to reach 55.2%.
Typical household income is $1,494 per week, which is a little below the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen since 2011 to 14.0%.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 13.9% of people. This is well above the national figure, and 7.6% of residents need help with daily activities.
A high proportion of people provide unpaid childcare at 30.2%, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the 10.9% of people who volunteer is much lower than most similar areas.
The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 21. Year 12 completion among First Nations people is 51.2%, which is far above the national figure.
One-parent families make up 21.2% of households, which is well above the national average. People living alone also make up a higher than usual 27.5% of the community.
Renting is common here, with 39.1% of households renting, which is well above the national figure. Only 20% of homes are owned outright, far below the national average.
The area is very well connected, with 97.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While 5.3% of people commute by public transport, this is still a little above the national figure.
The community is quite mobile, with 45.7% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national average.
The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance or retail trade.
The area has an overall advantage score of 940, which is lower than about 74% of similar areas. However, population growth since 2021 has been 13.0%, well above the state average.
The area receives 1,277mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Queensland average. Average maximum temperatures are also much higher than in most other areas.
Lawnton is somewhat walkable, with 99.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 71.9% near groceries, both of which are far above the state figures.