QLD4343· Pop. 12,173Lockyer Valley

LAWES

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

5.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

4.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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LAWES shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$295/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.01%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

LAWES is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 5.0%
Consistent annual growth of 4.8%
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,356/wk

$38k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.0%

63.2% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.7%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

7.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

93%

3% apartments

Degree qualified

20.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.9%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

81.6 km

Regional

Days on market

68 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

24.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

82.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

131/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4343

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Our Lady of Good Counsel School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 999

Peace Lutheran Primary School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 999

Tent Hill Lower State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 985

Lake Clarendon State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 961

Mount Sylvia State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 918

Gatton State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 875

🎓Secondary (1)

Lockyer District State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 941

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

74/ 100

7.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

954ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

10/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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