Lammermoor
Household income in the 82.7th percentile nationally sits alongside a median house price of around $516,000, making Lammermoor one of Central Queensland's more affordable options for higher-earning families. The suburb covers just 4.31 km2 with a population of 2,551, a density of 592 people per km2, lower than most coastal QLD towns. Nearly 92.7% of dwellings are separate houses and 61% have four or more bedrooms, revealing a suburb built for family living rather than transient renting. Only 24.2% of residents rent, well below the national average, and mortgage repayments at 20.4% of income remain comfortably below stress thresholds.
Population
2,551
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,167/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$516K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price is approximately $516,000, derived from the prevailing weekly rent of $400 in 2025. Mortgage repayments average $1,916 per month, representing 20.4% of household income, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold compared to many higher-cost Australian suburbs. Ownership rates are strong, with 29.8% owning outright and 46% carrying a mortgage, together accounting for nearly 76% of occupied dwellings. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 92.7%, and 61% of those have four or more bedrooms, favouring families seeking space. Semi-detached options are negligible, so buyers choosing Lammermoor are largely committing to a freestanding home. Compared to Rockhampton city median prices, this suburb offers a similar price point with more spacious housing.
For Buyers
The median house price is approximately $516,000, derived from the prevailing weekly rent of $400 in 2025. Mortgage repayments average $1,916 per month, representing 20.4% of household income, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold compared to many higher-cost Australian suburbs. Ownership rates are strong, with 29.8% owning outright and 46% carrying a mortgage, together accounting for nearly 76% of occupied dwellings. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 92.7%, and 61% of those have four or more bedrooms, favouring families seeking space. Semi-detached options are negligible, so buyers choosing Lammermoor are largely committing to a freestanding home. Compared to Rockhampton city median prices, this suburb offers a similar price point with more spacious housing.
For Investors
Lammermoor's rental market tells a cautionary tale. The vacancy rate stands at 13.4%, far higher than a healthy rental market benchmark of around 2 to 3%, which typically exerts downward pressure on rents and makes finding tenants competitive. Weekly rent of $400 against a median price of $516,000 implies a gross yield near 4.0%, reasonable by Queensland regional standards. Only 24.2% of dwellings are rented, a low renter share compared to national averages, meaning landlord competition is concentrated in a thin pool. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, signalling little new supply pressure. The high vacancy rate is the primary risk factor that investors should weigh against the relatively affordable entry price.
Demographics
The median age of 38 is 2.0 years below the national figure, pointing to a working-age and family-oriented population rather than a retiree concentration. University qualifications reach 28.0%, which is 2.1 percentage points below the national average, consistent with a workforce tilted toward trades and services rather than professional knowledge work. Overseas-born residents account for just 12.5% of the population, 9.1 points below the national figure, reflecting a strongly Anglo-Celtic ancestry profile: English (1,027), Irish (363) and Scottish (338) are the three largest ancestries. Average household size of 2.7 is 0.2 above the national figure, reinforcing the family-household character. Volunteering participation at 19.4% is relatively active, suggesting community engagement above typical suburban baselines.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.7%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
7.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Separate houses dominate at 92.7% of the dwelling stock, with apartments accounting for the remaining 7.3% and semi-detached virtually absent. The four-plus-bedroom category covers 61% of homes, and three-bedroom dwellings make up 31.1%, so the suburb offers almost no compact housing options. Tenure is stable: 29.8% own outright, 46% hold a mortgage, and only 24.2% rent, a lower renter share compared to Queensland state averages. Mortgage-to-income sits at 20.4% and rent-to-income at 18.5%, both below stress thresholds, indicating residents can service their housing costs without acute financial pressure. The high vacancy rate of 13.4% is anomalous given the low renter share, suggesting some dwellings may be seasonally vacant or held as investment properties.
Mortgage / mo
$1,916
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$967
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
13.4%
Unoccupied
138
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.8%
Couples, no children
2,079
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 17.8% of workers (156 people), followed closely by Education at 16.6% (145). Mining represents 11.7% (102 workers), reflecting the suburb's proximity to Central Queensland's resource sector, and Construction accounts for 11.6% (101 workers). Public Administration employs 8.2% (72 workers). By occupation, Professionals form the largest group at 272, ahead of Community and Personal Service workers at 158. The full-time employment rate is 69.0% and unemployment sits at 5.1%, slightly above national averages, consistent with regional Queensland labour market conditions. Personal weekly income averages $967 and household weekly income $2,167, placing the suburb in the 82.7th income percentile nationally, above average for a regional centre.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.0%
Part-time
25.9%
Participation
62.4%
Employed
1,177
Occupations
Top Industries
University
28.0%
Postgraduate
6.0%
Born Overseas
12.5%
Dwellings
889
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total: 91.4% of residents drive to work and only 1.9% use public transport, which is typical of regional Queensland towns but lower connectivity than state capital suburbs. Walking and cycling account for just 0.8% of commutes. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families depend on institutions in surrounding areas of the Rockhampton region. Crime statistics are not available for Lammermoor in this dataset. Housing stress indicators are positive: mortgage repayments at 20.4% of income and rent at 18.5% of income both sit below the 30% threshold, meaning most residents are not financially stretched by housing costs. The need-for-assistance rate is 4.3% (104 people), in line with national averages for a suburb with a median age of 38.
Drive
91.4%
Public Transport
1.9%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Lammermoor compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lammermoor a good suburb to live in?
Lammermoor suits families seeking affordable, spacious housing in regional Queensland. Household income sits in the 82.7th percentile nationally, mortgage costs are 20.4% of income, well below the 30% stress threshold, and 92.7% of homes are separate houses. The main trade-offs are high car dependence at 91.4% of commuters and a 13.4% vacancy rate suggesting softer local demand.
What is the median house price in Lammermoor?
The median house price is approximately $516,000, estimated from 2025 rental data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,916, representing 20.4% of household income. Weekly rent averages $400. Compared to major capital cities, this is a significantly more affordable entry point for a largely detached-house suburb.
What schools are in Lammermoor?
No schools are recorded inside the Lammermoor suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in nearby parts of the Rockhampton region. University qualification rates locally are 28.0%, which is 2.1 percentage points below the national average, reflecting the regional and trades-oriented workforce profile.
Is Lammermoor safe?
Specific crime statistics are not available for Lammermoor in this dataset. As indirect indicators, housing stress rates are low (mortgage-to-income 20.4%, rent-to-income 18.5%), only 4.3% of residents (104 people) need daily assistance, and the suburb has a predominantly owner-occupier base at 75.8%, factors often associated with stable residential areas.
Is Lammermoor good for property investment?
The 13.4% vacancy rate is the standout risk, far above a healthy 2 to 3% benchmark, meaning landlords face competitive conditions finding tenants. Weekly rent of $400 against a $516,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.0%, reasonable by regional QLD standards. Zero development applications in 12 months limits new supply risk, but weak demand signals make this a speculative rather than defensive investment.
How is Lammermoor's population changing?
Lammermoor's current population is 2,551, with no formal growth forecast available. A residential turnover rate of 26.4% shows some mobility, but 73.6% of residents stayed in place, indicating a reasonably stable base. Zero new development applications in the past 12 months and a 13.4% vacancy rate point to a suburb not experiencing meaningful population inflows.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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