Lawnton, Queensland
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Lawnton Moreton Bay Region, Queensland |
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Newer shops in Lawnton
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| Population | 5,356 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 575.9/km2 (1,491.6/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4501 | ||||||||||||
| Area | 9.30 km2 (3.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Location | 23 km (14 mi) from Brisbane GPO | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Moreton Bay Region | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) |
Pine Rivers Aspley |
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| Federal Division(s) | Dickson | ||||||||||||
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Lawnton is a suburb in the Moreton Bay Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2011 census, Lawnton had a population of 5,356 people.
Lawnton is bounded on the north by the North Pine River. Gympie Road passes through the centre of the suburb in a north-south direction.
The origin of the suburb name is from an early property owner, the blacksmith Stephen Lawn. The property was acquired by Queensland Rail and was named Lawnton.
Lawnton has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
The Lawnton industrial estate as well as retail and commerce establishments along Gympie Road provide local services and employment. Alluvial gravel and sand mining also occur in Lawnton. There have been recent industrial and retail developments in Lawnton.
Lawnton is also the head office base for Super Retail Group.
Leis Park has electric barbecues and a boat ramp into the North Pine River. Wyllie Park on the Lawnton / Petrie border also has electric barbecues.
Lawnton Cemetery (also known as Mary Bray Park) is located on Norfolk Avenue (27°16′36″S 152°58′37″E / 27.2766°S 152.9770°E).
In the 2011 census, Lawnton recorded a population of 5,356 people, 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
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