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St Lawrence QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of St Lawrence QLD is 245 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in St Lawrence is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in St Lawrence is $100 per week ($433 per month). St Lawrence has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. St Lawrence has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Lawrence is $793.

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St Lawrence Population

residents (Census 2021)

St Lawrence Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$687/wk

$35,724 per year

#5697 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$100/wk

$433 per month

#8615 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$793/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

St Lawrence Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.0% (144) Female 41.0% (100)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

245 people · 1579.5 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,718

Family income/wk

St Lawrence Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

St Lawrence Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.1% 53 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.9% 26 dwellings

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

St Lawrence Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

St Lawrence Religion

No Religion

31.0%

Anglican

18.1%

Catholic

17.3%

Not stated

16.5%

Uniting Church

9.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.4%

Lutheran

1.6%

Othr Protestnt

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

St Lawrence Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.8%

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

St Lawrence Employment

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Employed full-time

43.0% 74 people

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Employed part-time

12.2% 21 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 3 people

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Not in labour force

43.0% 74 people

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

St Lawrence Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

72.9%

Bachelor Degree

22.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

5.1%

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

St Lawrence Occupation

Managers

19.1%

Clerical & Administrative

19.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.0%

Community & Personal Service

14.9%

Labourers

12.8%

Professionals

8.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.5%

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

St Lawrence Field of Study

Engineering

41.7%

Management & Commerce

22.2%

Education

11.1%

Agriculture & Environment

8.3%

Society & Culture

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.3%

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

St Lawrence Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

St Lawrence Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.5%

$400-$499/wk

13.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$4,000+/wk

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

St Lawrence Marital Status

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Never married

35.4% 75

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Married

41.5% 88

↔️

Separated

2.8% 6

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Divorced

14.6% 31

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Widowed

5.7% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

St Lawrence Ancestry

English

36.5%

Australian

33.1%

Scottish

13.0%

Irish

6.8%

Other

3.4%

German

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Dutch

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

St Lawrence School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

37.5%

Pre-school

12.5%

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

St Lawrence Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.9% 43

✅

No need for assistance

90.1% 391

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

St Lawrence Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.5% 39

—

Not a volunteer

77.5% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

St Lawrence Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

26.3%

$300-$449/mo

15.8%

$450-$599/mo

15.8%

$600-$799/mo

15.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

St Lawrence How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.1%

Walked only

10.3%

Did not go to work

7.4%

Bus

4.4%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Other

4.4%

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

St Lawrence Car Ownership

1 vehicle

40.6%

2 vehicles

31.3%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

9.4%

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

St Lawrence Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.7%

2 bedrooms

28.0%

3 bedrooms

46.2%

4 bedrooms

8.6%

5 bedrooms

4.3%

6+ bedrooms

3.2%

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

St Lawrence Population Mobility

12.7%

moved in the last year

30.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

St Lawrence Indigenous Population

3.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

401

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

St Lawrence Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

St Lawrence Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

10.3%

$400-$499/wk

10.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.7%

$3,500+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

St Lawrence Family Structure

Couple — no children

34.2%

Couple — children under 15

33.6%

Couple — no children under 15

15.1%

One parent — children under 15

8.9%

One parent — no children under 15

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

St Lawrence Military Service

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Previously served

1.7% 3

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Never served

98.3% 178

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

St Lawrence Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 28

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Did not provide

84.4% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

St Lawrence Children Ever Born

No children

29.6%

1 child

13.0%

2 children

31.5%

3 children

20.4%

4 children

5.6%

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

St Lawrence When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

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

St Lawrence Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.3%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

10.7%

30+ hours

15.8%

Did not do domestic work

30.5%

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

St Lawrence Household Size

1 person

40.6%

2 persons

31.1%

3 persons

14.2%

4 persons

10.4%

5 persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

St Lawrence Where Residents Moved From

Same address

179

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

St Lawrence Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

St Lawrence Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

St Lawrence State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 6 students

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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St Lawrence Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,031/wk

Median Rent $100/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.7%

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

If you earn X in St Lawrence

Your weekly income

≈ $4,468/month

Median rent $100/wk

Left after rent $931/wk

Rent share 9.7%

St Lawrence vs State & National Average

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Pop: 123 Income: $657/wk Rent: $185/wk

Campaspe

Pop: 123 Income: $710/wk Rent: $95/wk

Cape Tribulation

Pop: 123 Income: $632/wk Rent: $150/wk

St Helens (Fraser Coast - Qld)

Pop: 123 Income: $495/wk Rent: $260/wk

Redbank Creek

Pop: 124 Income: $553/wk Rent: $265/wk

Gumlu

Pop: 124 Income: $762/wk Rent: $176/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Lawrence

What is the population of St Lawrence QLD?

The population of St Lawrence QLD is 245 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².St Lawrence is ranked #6,468 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in St Lawrence?

The median personal income in St Lawrence QLD is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,031 per week.Family income is $1,718 per week.St Lawrence is ranked #5,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in St Lawrence?

Median rent in St Lawrence QLD is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 9.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.St Lawrence ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in St Lawrence?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Lawrence QLD is $793. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in St Lawrence?

The median age in St Lawrence QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is St Lawrence a good suburb to live in?

St Lawrence is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 245.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32644. All dollar figures in AUD.