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 of Lammermoor is around 2,811, reflecting a growth of 260 people since the 2021 Census. The population was recorded as 2,551 in the Census. This increase represents a 10.2% change from the Census figure. AreaSearch's estimation of 2,762 residents, based on the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024), and an additional 91 validated new addresses since the Census date, indicates this growth. The population density is approximately 652 persons per square kilometer. Lammermoor's growth rate exceeded that of its SA4 region (6.6%) and SA3 area, making it a growth leader in the region.

Interstate migration contributed about 75% to overall population gains recently. AreaSearch uses 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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023) are applied for each age cohort where necessary. Projected demographic shifts indicate a significant population increase in the top quartile of national non-metropolitan areas, with Lammermoor expected to grow by 918 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 31.3% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Lammermoor has experienced around 18 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Approximately 90 homes have been approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional three approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of approximately 3.2 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these five financial years.

Demand significantly exceeds new supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $496,000, consistent with regional patterns. There have also been $319,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Lammermoor records 77.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice.

Recent construction comprises approximately 82.0% detached dwellings and 18.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 144 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Future projections show Lammermoor adding approximately 879 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Lammermoor has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

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

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Employment conditions in Lammermoor demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Lammermoor has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.1%.

As of June 2025, 1,536 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation at 66.8%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and mining, which has a particularly high employment share of 3.2 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 0.8% of Lammermoor's workforce compared to 4.5% in Rest of Qld. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count.

During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.1%, labour force by 4.9%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8%, labour force expand by 2.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates between industry sectors. 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.

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 ended June 2022 shows median income in Lammermoor is $68,412 and average income is $90,553. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where median income is $50,780 and average income is $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% between financial years 2022 to 2025 (September), current estimates for Lammermoor are approximately $77,983 median and $103,221 average. Census data reveals incomes in Lammermoor rank high nationally, with household income at the 76th percentile, family income at the 75th percentile, and personal income also at the 75th percentile. The earnings profile shows 32.4% of residents (910 people) earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, reflective of regional patterns where 31.7% fall within this bracket. High earners make up 31.6%, indicating strong economic capacity. Housing expenditure accounts for 13.9% of income, and residents rank high in disposable income (78th percentile) with the area's SEIFA income ranking placing it in the 6th decile.

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

Lammermoor's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lammermoor was at 29.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.2% and rented ones at 24.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,916, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in Lammermoor was $400, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $300. 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 account for 80.0% of all households, including 37.3% that are couples with children, 33.0% that are couples without children, and 9.2% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.0%, with lone person households at 17.2% and group households comprising 2.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is 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% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 15.9%. This rate also exceeds that of the SA3 area (17.1%), indicating a community emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%).

Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas account for 9.9% and certificates for 31.0%. Educational participation is high at 31.2%, including 11.5% in primary education, 9.8% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School serves Lammermoor, with an enrollment of 546 students as of the latest data. The area offers balanced educational opportunities, typical of Australian schools (ICSEA: 1020). It has one school focusing exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas.

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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 shows strong performance throughout Lammermoor. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, although it is slightly higher across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high, with approximately 63% of the total population (1,773 people) having it, compared to 53.2% across Rest of Qld and the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.0 and 6.7% of residents respectively, while 72.8% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 64.7% across Rest of Qld. The area has 16.8% of residents aged 65 and over (472 people), which is lower than the 18.5% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, requiring more attention 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, as per the census conducted on 28 June 2016, had a cultural diversity index of below average. Its population composition was predominantly Australian citizens, with 90.2%. The birthplace of its residents was also predominantly Australia, at 87.5%, and English was spoken exclusively at home by 95.1% of the population.

Christianity was the prevalent religion in Lammermoor, followed by 58.3% of its people, compared to 56.3% across the Rest of Queensland. In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 31.3%, English 28.8%, and Irish 10.2% of the population. Some notable differences were observed in the representation of Scottish (9.5% vs regional 7.6%), South African (0.7% vs 0.3%), and German (4.7% vs 4.9%) ancestry groups.

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 in line with Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 35-44 has a strong representation at 14.5%, compared to Rest of Qld's percentage. However, the 75-84 age cohort is less prevalent in Lammermoor at 4.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 65-74 age group has increased from 10.4% to 11.6% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 15.1% to 13.8%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Lammermoor. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 51%, adding 177 people to reach a total of 529 from the previous count of 351.