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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Lammermoor is around 2,782, reflecting a 9.1% increase since the 2021 Census population of 2,551. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,723 residents, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 93 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 645 persons per square kilometer. Lammermoor's growth exceeded that of its SA4 region (6.8%) and SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers being positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 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. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of national regional areas, with Lammermoor expected to grow by 912 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 32.6% over the 17 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 recorded approximately 17 residential properties granted approval annually. Around 86 homes were approved between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional 4 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, each home built over the past five financial years accommodates around 3.3 new residents per year.

This demand significantly exceeds new supply, typically leading 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, commercial development approvals totalled $6.0 million, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Lammermoor shows 69.0% higher new home approvals per person, offering greater choice for buyers.

New building activity comprises approximately 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 AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to gain 907 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include the East West Connector Project, The Shoals Lammermoor Beach development, Nautica Breeze initiative, and the Yeppoon Aquatic Centre Facilities Upgrade. Details of these projects are outlined below for relevance.

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The employment environment in Lammermoor shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Lammermoor has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 2.9% and there was an estimated employment growth of 0.5% in the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,527 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.1% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation stands at 72.1%, higher than Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Census responses indicate that only 8.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and mining. Lammermoor shows strong specialization in mining with an employment share of 3.2 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.8% compared to the regional 4.5%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.5% and labour force by 1.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. 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. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lammermoor's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for the financial year ended June 2023 shows that Lammermoor suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $68,412 and an average income of $90,553. These figures are amongst the highest in Australia. In comparison, the Rest of Qld region had a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since June 2023, estimated incomes for Lammermoor as of September 2025 would be approximately $75,192 (median) and $99,527 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Lammermoor all rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 76th percentiles. In terms of income distribution, 32.4% of individuals in Lammermoor earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, which is similar to regional levels where 31.7% fall into this range. Notably, 31.6% of residents earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing expenses account for 13.9% of income. Residents rank highly for disposable income, at the 78th percentile nationally. 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

The dwelling structure in Lammermoor, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lammermoor stood at 29.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (46.2%) or rented (24.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,916, surpassing Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Lammermoor's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than 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%. 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 rate of 17.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are held by 40.9% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (31.0%).

Educational participation is high at 31.2%, with 11.5% in primary, 9.8% in secondary, and 4.5% in tertiary education.

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

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Lammermoor. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch, with younger cohorts showing very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (1,754 people), compared to 52.5% across Rest of Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues impacting 7.0% of residents and asthma affecting 6.7%, while 72.8% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. Working-age residents showed low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 17.1% of residents aged 65 and over (475 people), lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, though they ranked lower nationally than 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 had a cultural diversity score below average, with 90.2% of its population being citizens, 87.5% born in Australia, and 95.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Lammermoor, comprising 58.3% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (31.3%), English (28.8%), and Irish (10.2%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry was overrepresented at 9.5%, compared to 7.8% regionally, while South African ancestry stood at 0.7%, slightly higher than the regional average of 0.5%. German ancestry also matched the regional average of 4.7%.

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

The median age in Lammermoor is 38 years, slightly below Rest of Queensland's average of 41 and in line with Australia's median age of 38. The age group of 35-44 years shows strong representation at 14.8% compared to Rest of Queensland, while the 75-84 age cohort is less prevalent at 4.3%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, the population aged 65 to 74 has grown from 10.4% to 11.9%, and the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 11.8% to 12.9%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age cohort has declined from 15.1% to 13.4%, and the 55 to 64 age group has dropped from 13.3% to 12.1%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Lammermoor, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 47%, reaching a total of 527 people from the current figure of 358.