Lammermoor (Qld)

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According to evaluations of ABS demographics adjustments for the wider region, alongside address checks verified by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Lammermoor has an estimated residency of 2,837 individuals in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 286 residents (11.2%) from the 2,551 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated from a local population estimate of 2,825 by Districts, following scrutiny of the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 94 newly validated locations since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 658 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment with capacity for expansion. The 11.2% rate of expansion in the suburb of Lammermoor since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (7.0%) and the SA4 territory, positioning it as a regional growth frontrunner. This expansion was mostly fueled by interstate arrivals, who accounted for roughly of the total demographic growth in recent times, though all indicators, including international relocation and natural increases, remained positive.

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Lammermoor possesses a qualified workforce with a strong presence in core public service industries, showing a jobless rate of a mere 1.8% based on localized data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,503, while the jobless rate was 2.1 percentage points under the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, and participation was typical (68.5% versus 64.3% in Regional Qld). According to Census figures, a modest 8.5% of workers operated from home, though this was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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According to the latest postcode financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by Districts, tax-paying residents of the suburb of Lammermoor earn a median income of $68,412, with an average income of $90,553. This ranks among the top tiers in the country, compared to a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 throughout Regional Qld. Adjusted for Wage Price Index gains of 11.36% since financial year 2023, these benchmarks would sit at roughly $76,184 for the median and $100,840 for the average in March 2026. Census files show household, family, and individual incomes are all elevated in Lammermoor, placing in the 75th to 76th percentiles across the country. Looking at the brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band accounts for 32.4% of the population, or people, mirroring regional trends where fall into the same bracket. The large share of high-income households, with earning over weekly, points to robust purchasing power in the suburb of Lammermoor. Housing costs consume of income, while strong pay packets put residents in the th percentile for disposable funds, and the local SEIFA income status sits in the th decile.

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Residential configurations in Lammermoor at the time of the latest Census consisted of 92.7% detached houses and 7.3% other layouts like townhomes or units, differing from the 76.4% houses and 23.6% other properties in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Lammermoor trailed Regional Qld at 29.5%, with remaining homes occupied via mortgages (46.2%) or rentals (24.3%). Typical monthly mortgage costs of $1,916 were significantly higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while median weekly rent was $400, compared to Regional Qld's $345. On a countrywide basis, Lammermoor's home loan payments exceed the national average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of local living arrangements at 80.0% of households, consisting of 37.3% couples with offspring, 33.0% couples without children, and 9.2% single parents. Non-family households represent the remaining 20.0% of the community, with single-occupant homes at 17.2% and group shares at 2.7%. The typical household size of 2.7 individuals is larger than the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.

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The academic status of the community is distinct within the region, with university degrees held by 24.3% of residents aged 15+, outperforming the SA4 regional average of 15.9% and the SA3 average of 17.1%, which demonstrates a local focus on higher learning. Bachelor-level education leads at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate study at 4.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical qualifications are also prominent, with vocational credentials held by 40.9% of those aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 31.0%.

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Reviewing health data reveals positive indicators for Lammermoor based on Districts assessments of mortality and illness, with younger demographics showing particularly low rates of common ailments, while private medical coverage is high, covering approximately 63% of residents, or 1,789 people. This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

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Lammermoor exhibits low levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 90.2% of the population, 87.5% born locally in Australia, and 95.1% using only English at home. The predominant faith is Christianity, followed by 58.3% of the community, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 52.2%.

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The median age of 38 in the suburb of Lammermoor is slightly under the Regional Qld average of 41, matching the Australian median of 38. The 0 - 4 age group is strongly represented at 7.5% compared to Regional Qld, while the 75 - 84 bracket is smaller at 4.6%. Post-2021 Census records show the 65 to 74 group grew from 10.4% to 11.5% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.1% to 13.6%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 13.8% to 12.5%. Demographics are projected to shift considerably by 2041, led by a increase in the to group, adding people to reach from while the to group is expected to decline by people.

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Lammermoor currently has an estimated 212 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 91 children aged 0-2 and 60 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 20% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 41% by 2041 (to approximately 299 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 268. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.