Average rent in Lawnton, QLD — 2026

Lawnton sits close to the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $340/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 59% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 39% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (72%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 35 and a population of around 7,095. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 19% of residents were born overseas. 21km from Brisbane, Lawnton is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.