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

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Lammermoor statistical area is around 2,777. This figure reflects an increase of 226 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,551. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,723 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 91 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 644 persons per square kilometer. The Lammermoor's growth rate of 8.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (6.7%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

Other factors such as overseas migration and natural growth also played positive roles. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. 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. For future population trends, the Lammermoor (SA2) is forecast to experience a significant population increase. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 923 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 33.1% over the 17 years based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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, shows Lammermoor recorded around 17 residential properties granted approval each year. Approximately 86 homes were approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with four more approved so far in FY-26. On average, 3.3 new residents per year have been associated with every home built during these years, indicating a significant demand exceeding supply.

This typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $496,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. In FY-26, $6.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. Comparatively, Lammermoor shows 69.0% higher new home approvals per person when measured against the Rest of Qld, offering greater choice for buyers.

The new building activity comprises 86.0% standalone homes and 14.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 137 people per dwelling approval, Lammermoor exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to gain 918 residents by 2041. 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

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified four projects that are expected to impact this particular area. Notable among these are the East West Connector Project, The Shoals Lammermoor Beach development, Nautica Breeze project, and the upgrade of Yeppoon Aquatic Centre facilities. The following list provides more details about those projects considered most relevant.

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The labour market in Lammermoor shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Lammermoor has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 0.7%.

As of September 2025, 1,523 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.3% below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation was at 66.8% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and mining, with a particularly strong specialization in mining at 3.2 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with 0.8% employment compared to 4.5% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.7% and labour force increased by 1.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points in Lammermoor. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that while national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Lammermoor's employment mix suggests 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 take into account localised population projections.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Lammermoor suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $68,412 and an average of $90,553. This places it amongst the highest in Australia. The Rest of Qld's median was $53,146 with an average of $66,593 during this period. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.91% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $75,192 (median) and $99,527 (average). Census data shows that Lammermoor's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 76th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 32.4% of individuals in Lammermoor earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the regional level at 31.7%. A substantial proportion, 31.6%, have earnings above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity. Housing expenses account for 13.9% of income. Residents rank within the 78th percentile for disposable income. The suburb'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

The dwelling structure in Lammermoor, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Non-Metro Qld's 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lammermoor was at 29.5%, with the rest being mortgaged (46.2%) or rented (24.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,916, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Lammermoor was $400, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $300 and 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 comprise the remaining 20.0%, with lone person households at 17.2% and group households making up 2.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld 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%, exceeding 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%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 31.0%.

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

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Lammermoor's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though slightly higher across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Lammermoor. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, at 27.2%, compared to the rest of Queensland's 35.3%. However, this rate is slightly higher among older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover is exceptionally high in the area, with approximately 63% of the total population (1,751 people) having it, compared to 53.7% across Rest of Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.0% and 6.7% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 72.8%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.7% across Rest of Qld. Lammermoor has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 16.8% (466 people), than the rest of Queensland's 18.5%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in 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 56.3% across Rest of 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%, compared to the regional average of 7.6%. South African ancestry is also higher at 0.7% than the regional average of 0.3%. German ancestry stands at 4.7%, slightly below the regional average of 4.9%.

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

The median age in Lammermoor is 38 years, which is slightly below Rest of Qld's average of 41 and aligns with Australia's median age of 38. The age group of 35-44 years has a strong representation at 14.7% compared to Rest of Qld, while the 75-84 age group is less prevalent at 4.3%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 10.4% to 11.6% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 15.1% to 13.9%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Lammermoor, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 51%, adding 178 people and reaching a total of 528 from the current figure of 349.