Lawnton flood & bushfire risk
Of Lawnton’s 4,597 mapped properties, 51.4% are in a mapped flood area and 4.9% are in a bushfire hazard area.
Crime near Lawnton
Lawnton sits in the Petrie police division, which recorded 7,911 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 7,911 total. Figures are for the whole Petrie police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Lawnton
Lawnton is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: Urban neighbourhood
Industrial / employment — factories, warehouses and trade uses; not intended for homes.
Zone: Mixed industry and business
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: Specialised centre
School catchments in Lawnton
Lawnton can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Lawnton
At the 2021 Census, 18.5% of Lawnton’s 5,905 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Lawnton
Moreton Bay council approved 6,260 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Moreton Bay council area (not just Lawnton). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.