Queensland location profile
Lawnton QLD 4501
Lawnton is a riverside suburb in the City of Moreton Bay with a down-to-earth feel, solid transport links and good value housing. It appeals to families and first-home buyers, with growing amenity boosted by nearby Petrie’s UniSC Moreton Bay campus.
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Why families consider Lawnton
Mix of established families, young couples and long-term residents in older high-set homes and newer townhouses; practical, outdoors-oriented lifestyle with strong sporting and community focus.
Amenities & services
- Strathpine Centre (major shopping mall)
- ALDI Lawnton
- Bunnings Lawnton
- Pine Rivers Private Hospital (nearby Strathpine)
- Medical and dental clinics along Gympie Road
- Cafes, takeaway and restaurants on Gympie Road
- Lawnton Tavern
- Strathpine Library (Strathpine)
- North Lakes Library (The Corso, North Lakes)
Transport & connectivity
- Lawnton railway station (regular services to Brisbane CBD, Petrie, Caboolture and Redcliffe Peninsula)
- TransLink bus routes connecting to Strathpine, Petrie, Warner and North Lakes
- Gympie Road (A3) and South Pine Road, with quick access to Gympie Arterial Road/Bruce Highway
Lifestyle & recreation
- Lawnton Aquatic Centre (pools and learn-to-swim)
- Pine Rivers Showgrounds (events, markets and festivals)
- Local sports fields and clubs (AFL, soccer, cricket, BMX)
- Nearby Pine Rivers Park (playgrounds, walking paths and event space)
- Leis Park (North Pine River foreshore)
- Pine Rivers Showgrounds grounds
- Pine Rivers Park (nearby Strathpine)
Education context
Multiple long day care and kindergarten options (e.g., Goodstart Early Learning Lawnton, Edge Early Learning Lawnton, C&K Lawnton); generally good availability with higher demand for under‑2s.
- UniSC Moreton Bay (Petrie campus)
- QUT Kelvin Grove (Kelvin Grove, inner north Brisbane)
- Australian Catholic University (ACU) Brisbane Campus (Banyo)