The leafy suburb of Lawnton is home to an industrial estate and retail and commerce businesses along Gympie Road.
Alluvial gravel and sand mining also still occur in Lawnton.
The suburb also contains a number of attractive parks and green stretches including the Lawnton Showgrounds and Leis Park offering locals electric barbecues and a boat ramp into the North Pine River.
The suburb has its own train station, providing easy access for commuters.
