Lawes QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lawes, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lawes QLD is 105 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lawes is $289 per week ($15,028 per year). Median rent in Lawes is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Lawes has a median age of 21 years, younger than the national median of 38. Lawes has a population density of 14.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lawes is Indonesia. The most common religion is No Religion (27% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese.

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Lawes Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lawes Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$289/wk
$15,028 per year
#8854 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
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Median Age
21years
17 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 1.3 per bedroom

Lawes Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.5% (47) Female 53.5% (54)

Population Density

14.7
people per km²
105 people · 7.1 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
1.3
Persons per bedroom
$1,325
Family income/wk

Lawes Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lawes Country of Birth

Indonesia
38.9%
Australia
33.3%
India
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Lawes Religion

No Religion
27.1%
Not stated
24.7%
Catholic
12.9%
Buddhism
9.4%
Christian (other)
8.2%
Islam
8.2%
Uniting Church
5.9%
Anglican
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lawes Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Lawes Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese
31.6%
Other
21.1%
IAL Sinhal
15.8%
Malayalam
15.8%
SAL Oth
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Lawes Employment

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Employed full-time
6.3% 4 people
Employed part-time
43.8% 28 people
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Unemployed
9.4% 6 people
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Not in labour force
40.6% 26 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Lawes Qualifications

Postgraduate Degree
44.0%
Bachelor Degree
36.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Lawes Occupation

Labourers
54.5%
Professionals
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Lawes Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
45.8%
Health
25.0%
Engineering
16.7%
Management & Commerce
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Lawes Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lawes Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
28.6%
$500-$649/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lawes Marital Status

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Married
24.4% 20
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Divorced
4.9% 4
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Never married
70.7% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lawes Ancestry

Other
35.2%
English
19.3%
Australian
17.0%
Chinese
9.1%
Indian
8.0%
Vietnamese
4.5%
Irish
3.4%
Korean
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lawes School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Lawes Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 165

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Lawes Volunteering

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Volunteer
43.9% 29
Not a volunteer
56.1% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lawes How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
36.8%
Did not go to work
31.6%
Car (passenger)
21.1%
Walked only
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Lawes Car Ownership

1 vehicle
61.5%
2 vehicles
38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Lawes Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
29.4%
3 bedrooms
70.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Lawes Population Mobility

60.5%
moved in the last year
100.0%
moved in the last 5 years
11.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lawes Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
159
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lawes Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Lawes Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.0%
$1-$149/wk
16.0%
$150-$299/wk
34.0%
$300-$399/wk
6.0%
$400-$499/wk
8.0%
$500-$649/wk
14.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lawes Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
82.1%
One parent — children under 15
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lawes Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.2% 9
Did not provide
87.8% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lawes Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Lawes When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
3
2018
10
2019
18
2020
11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Lawes Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.5%
5–14 hours
21.7%
15–29 hours
5.8%
30+ hours
5.8%
Did not do domestic work
39.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Lawes Household Size

1 person
33.3%
3 persons
50.0%
4 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lawes Where Residents Moved From

Same address
32
Moved from QLD
23
Moved — same area (SA2)
14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Lawes Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lawes Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Lawes

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $875/wk
Rent share 22.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lawes vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawes

What is the population of Lawes QLD?

The population of Lawes QLD is 105 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.7 people per km².Lawes is ranked #8,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lawes?

The median personal income in Lawes QLD is $289 per week, or $15,028 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,325 per week.Lawes is ranked #8,854 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lawes?

Median rent in Lawes QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lawes ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Lawes?

The median age in Lawes QLD is 21 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lawes a good suburb to live in?

Lawes is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 105.The median income is $289/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31644. All dollar figures in AUD.