Surat, QLD 4417 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Surat is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4417, home to 402 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Maranoa local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 391 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 402
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,062 /week
- Median personal income
- $690 /week
- Median family income
- $1,542 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Maranoa
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Darling Downs - Maranoa
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $780
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Surat State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 1 pub or bar
- 7 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 99.7% of the 307 resolvable premises in Surat. 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: 99.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 898 across the Maranoa LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 327 theft, 164 violent offences, 138 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Surat?
Surat (QLD 4417) had 402 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Maranoa local government area.
What is the median rent in Surat?
The median advertised rent in Surat is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Surat?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Surat covering government sectors. Nearest include: Surat State School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Surat?
Surat is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Surat?
Across the surrounding area, 898 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (327), violent (164), drug offences (138). 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.
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