Lawnton, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lawnton, in the Moreton Bay City local government area.
| Locality | Lawnton |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Moreton Bay City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.28218 |
| Longitude | 152.9796 |
| Population | 5,560 |
| Density | 643.5 /km² |
| Area | 8.6 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 4501 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 21 km north-northwest |
Lawnton is a locality in the Moreton Bay City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,560. The locality covers an area of 8.6 km², giving a population density of about 643.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 21 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Lawnton is located at 27.2822°S, 152.9796°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4501.
Lawnton unfolds its character across the gentle slopes that lead towards the South Pine River. It lies 4.2 km south-south-west of Kallangur, QLD (from Kallangur, QLD: bearing 204°T), and is situated 7.1 km south-south-west of North Lakes. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of moist soil and burgeoning green, hinting at the fertile river flats. Eucalyptus trees, their rough bark peeling like ancient scrolls, punctuate the landscape, their leaves rustling with a dry, papery whisper in the warm Queensland breeze. The sky above, a vast canvas of pale azure, often holds a scattering of fluffy white clouds that drift with an almost imperceptible slowness, casting fleeting shadows that play across the suburban sprawl and the remaining pockets of bushland. The soundscape is a gentle hum: the distant murmur of traffic, the chirping of unseen birds, and the occasional bark of a dog, all weaving together into the quiet rhythm of Lawnton's everyday existence.
The economic pulse of Lawnton has long been tied to the agricultural bounty of the surrounding region, with a history rooted in farming and grazing that still colours the land. Though the urbanisation of the Moreton Bay area has brought new industries and a more suburban feel, the legacy of the land persists, a faint echo in the names of streets and the occasional remnant of a working farm. The South Pine River, a meandering ribbon of brown water, played a crucial role in the early development, providing sustenance and a means of transport for those who first settled here. Today, Lawnton serves as a residential hub, a place where families find their footing, with local businesses catering to daily needs and a sense of community that is quietly resilient, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this place home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lawnton, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Lawnton, in the Moreton Bay City local government area.
Detailed location data for Lawnton includes the postcode (4501), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Moreton Bay City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lawnton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |