Lammermoor

Lammermoor lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the suburb of Lammermoor's population is estimated at around 2,837 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 286 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,551. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,825 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2025 and additional validation of 94 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 658 persons per square kilometer. Lammermoor's growth of 11.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both SA3 area (7.0%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for Lammermoor, with an expected increase of 731 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 25.3% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Lammermoor among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Lammermoor has seen approximately 16 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, around 84 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 3.4 new residents per year for every home built over these five years.

The demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $496,000, somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. This financial year has seen $6.0 million in commercial development approvals recorded, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of Qld, Lammermoor shows 64.0% higher new home approvals per person, creating greater choice for buyers.

New building activity comprises approximately 85.0% standalone homes and 15.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 139 people per dwelling approval, Lammermoor shows characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate Lammermoor will gain approximately 719 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Lammermoor has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to impact the area: East West Connector Project, The Shoals Lammermoor Beach, Nautica Breeze, and Yeppoon Aquatic Centre Facilities Upgrade.

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Employment conditions in Lammermoor demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Lammermoor has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,517 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 2.0%, below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is 69.3%, comparable to Regional Qld's 64.5%. Census responses indicate that 8.5% of residents work from home, but Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries of employment are health care & social assistance, education & training, and mining. Mining has a significant presence with an employment share 3.2 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.8% compared to Regional Qld's 4.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.0%, with employment decreasing by 3.4%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Lammermoor. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Lammermoor's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Lammermoor's median income among taxpayers is $68,412. The average income in the suburb is $90,553. This places Lammermoor among the highest income suburbs in Australia. In comparison, Regional Qld has a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Lammermoor's median income would be approximately $76,184 by March 2026. The average income is estimated to reach around $100,840 during the same period. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Lammermoor rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 76th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 32.4% of individuals in Lammermoor earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, similar to the pattern seen at regional levels where 31.7% occupy this income range. A substantial proportion of high earners (31.6%) have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing expenses account for 13.9% of income. Lammermoor residents rank within the 78th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Lammermoor is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Lammermoor, as per the latest Census data, 92.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 7.3% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This differs from Queensland's regional average, which is 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lammermoor stood at 29.5%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 46.2% and rented dwellings making up 24.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,916, exceeding Regional Queensland's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure in Lammermoor was recorded at $400, compared to Regional Queensland's $375. Nationally, Lammermoor's median monthly mortgage repayment is higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are also above the national figure of $375.

Lammermoor features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.0% of all households, including 37.3% couples with children, 33.0% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.0%, with lone person households at 17.2% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

Lammermoor performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 24.3%, surpassing the SA4 region average of 15.9% and the SA3 area average of 17.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 31.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.5% in primary education, 9.8% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Lammermoor's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Lammermoor. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be low, particularly among younger cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (1,789 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.0% and 6.7% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 72.8%, reported being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. Working-age residents showed low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 17.1% of residents aged 65 and over (485 people), lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally compared to the broader population.

Lammermoor is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Lammermoor's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 90.2% of its population being citizens, 87.5% born in Australia, and 95.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Lammermoor, comprising 58.3% of people, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (31.3%), English (28.8%), and Irish (10.2%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry is overrepresented at 9.5%, South Australian at 0.7%, and German at 4.7%.

Lammermoor's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Lammermoor as of the 2021 Census was 38 years, which is slightly below Regional Queensland's average of 41 and in line with Australia's median age of 38. The 0-4 age group constituted 7.5% of the population, higher than Regional Queensland's figure. Conversely, the 75-84 age group made up 4.6%, which is lower compared to Regional Queensland. Post-Census data shows the 65-74 age group grew from 10.4% to 11.5%. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort decreased from 15.1% to 13.6%, and the 45-54 age group dropped from 13.8% to 12.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Lammermoor. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 36%, increasing from 363 to 495 people. Conversely, the 15-24 cohort is expected to decline by 2 people.