Peak Crossing, QLD 4306 — Suburb Profile

In short

Peak Crossing is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4306, home to 1,016 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Scenic Rim local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 30 km from the Brisbane CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$290 /wk

Population1,016

Median age41

Area91.6 km²

To CBD30 km

LGAScenic Rim

Demographics

Population: 1,016
Median age: 41 years
Median household income: $1,826 /week
Median personal income: $835 /week
Median family income: $1,958 /week
Average household size: 3.0
Persons per bedroom: 0.8
Local government area: Scenic Rim
Statistical region (SA4): Ipswich
Remoteness classification: Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate: Wright

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $290 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,733
Rent share of household income: 16%

Schools

Peak Crossing State School Primary · Government
Harrisville State School Primary · Government
Mutdapilly State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

2 pubs and bars
4 parks and reserves
2 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, 16.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 99.5% of the 439 resolvable premises in Peak Crossing. 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: 99.5%
Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%

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.

Safety

Recorded offences: 2,511 across the Scenic Rim LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
Most common categories: 1,289 theft, 286 violent offences, 254 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Scenic Rim — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Peak Crossing?

Peak Crossing (QLD 4306) had 1,016 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Scenic Rim local government area.

What is the median rent in Peak Crossing?

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

Are there schools in Peak Crossing?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Peak Crossing covering government sectors. Nearest include: Peak Crossing State School (0.4 km), Harrisville State School (6.9 km), Mutdapilly State School (7.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Peak Crossing?

Peak Crossing is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Peak Crossing?

Across the surrounding area, 2,511 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,289), violent (286), break-ins (254). 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 Peak Crossing?

In Peak Crossing, 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 (16.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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.

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