Mount Tyson, QLD 4356 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mount Tyson is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4356, home to 280 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Toowoomba local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 147 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 280
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,325 /week
- Median personal income
- $659 /week
- Median family income
- $1,437 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Toowoomba
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Darling Downs - Maranoa
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Groom
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $240 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Mount Tyson State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 92.1% of the 139 resolvable premises in Mount Tyson. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 92.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 19,688 across the Toowoomba LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 8,203 theft, 3,737 drug offences, 2,436 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mount Tyson?
Mount Tyson (QLD 4356) had 280 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Toowoomba local government area.
What is the median rent in Mount Tyson?
The median advertised rent in Mount Tyson is $240/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mount Tyson?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Mount Tyson covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mount Tyson State School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mount Tyson?
Mount Tyson is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (92.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mount Tyson?
Across the surrounding area, 19,688 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (8,203), drug offences (3,737), break-ins (2,436). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
Additional sources for this profile: