Grantham, QLD 4347 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Grantham is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4347, home to 796 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Lockyer Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 89 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$290 /wk
Population796
Median age36
Area49.3 km²
To CBD89 km
LGALockyer Valley

Demographics

Population
796
Median age
36 years
Median household income
$1,406 /week
Median personal income
$634 /week
Median family income
$1,562 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Lockyer Valley
Statistical region (SA4)
Toowoomba
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Wright
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$290 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Grantham State School Primary · Government
  • Tent Hill Lower State School Primary · Government
  • Ma Ma Creek State School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Anzac Ave at Grantham bus · 32 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 857 mm
  • Reference station: Amberley AMO, 55.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 43.0% of the 421 resolvable premises in Grantham. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 43.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 35.4%
  • Fixed Wireless: 16.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 4,496 across the Lockyer Valley LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 9% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,975 theft, 918 drug offences, 553 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Lockyer Valley — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Grantham?

Grantham (QLD 4347) had 796 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Lockyer Valley local government area.

What is the median rent in Grantham?

The median advertised rent in Grantham is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Grantham?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Grantham covering government sectors. Nearest include: Grantham State School (0.5 km), Tent Hill Lower State School (3.8 km), Ma Ma Creek State School (5.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Grantham?

Grantham is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (43% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Grantham?

Across the surrounding area, 4,496 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,975), drug offences (918), violent (553). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Grantham?

In Grantham, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (55.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Grantham?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Grantham centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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