Lawnton, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lawnton Moreton Bay, Queensland
Newer shops in Lawnton
Lawnton Location in Queensland
Population	5,905 (2021 census)
• Density	687/km2 (1,780/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4501
Area	8.6 km2 (3.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	2.7 km (2 mi) N of Strathpine 24.5 km (15 mi) N of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Kurwongbah Pine Rivers
Federal Division(s)	Dickson
Suburbs around Lawnton: Petrie Petrie Murrumba Downs Joyner Lawnton Strathpine Bray Park Strathpine Bald Hills

Lawnton is a suburb in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, about 5,905 people lived there.

Lawnton's Location

Lawnton is bordered by the North Pine River to the north. The South Pine River and Four Mile Creek are to its southeast.

A main road, Gympie Road, runs through the middle of Lawnton. It goes from south to north.

The Caboolture railway line also crosses through the suburb. You can catch a train at Lawnton railway station to places like Brisbane or Kippa-Ring.

Lawnton's Past

Portrait of Stephen Lawn (1836-1917)

The name Lawnton comes from an early land owner, Stephen Lawn. He was a blacksmith. His land was later bought by Queensland Rail and named Lawnton.

St Thomas' Anglican Church

On August 25, 1888, a church called St Thomas' Anglican church was started. Lady Musgrave, the wife of the Queensland Governor, laid the first stone.

The church was built on land given by Stephen Lawn. It was used until 1984. Parts of the old church were moved to a new church in Strathpine. The old church building itself was moved to the Old Petrie Town museum.

Schools Open in Lawnton

Lawnton State School opened its doors in 1967. Pine Rivers Special School started in April 1986.

Wyllie Area Joins Lawnton

The area east of Gympie Road used to be called Wyllie. In 1989, the Queensland Government decided to make it part of Lawnton. This area was also home to the World War II Petrie Airfield.

Who Lives in Lawnton

In 2011, Lawnton had 5,356 people. About half were female and half were male. The average age was 36 years old.

Most people (78.3%) living in Lawnton were born in Australia. Other countries of birth included New Zealand (5.1%) and England (4%). Most people spoke only English at home.

By 2021, Lawnton's population grew to 5,905 people.

Lawnton's Businesses

Lawnton has an industrial area with many businesses. There are also shops along Gympie Road. These places offer jobs and services for the community.

Some companies also dig for gravel and sand in Lawnton. New shops and businesses have been built recently.

Learning in Lawnton

Lawnton has several schools for different ages.

• Lawnton State School is a primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. In 2018, it had 553 students. It also has a special education program.
• Pine Rivers Special School helps students from early childhood up to Year 12. In 2018, 201 students attended this school.
• YOS Lawnton is a private high school for Years 10-12. It's run by the Salvation Army. This school helps students who might have stopped going to regular school.

There isn't a regular high school right in Lawnton. Students usually go to Pine Rivers State High School in nearby Strathpine or Bray Park State High School in Bray Park.

Places to Visit in Lawnton

The Moreton Bay City Council has a mobile library. It visits Barclay Park regularly.

Lawnton cemetery, 2007

Leis Park is a great place to visit. It has electric barbecues and a boat ramp for the North Pine River. Wyllie Park also has electric barbecues.

Lawnton Cemetery is located on Norfolk Avenue. It is also known as Mary Bray Park.

Getting Around Lawnton

Lawnton railway station is a key transport hub. You can catch trains to many places. These include Brisbane, Cleveland, Ipswich, Beenleigh, Springfield Central, and Kippa-Ring.