Tarampa, QLD 4311 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Tarampa is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4311, home to 287 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lockyer Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 58 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$283 /wk
Population287
Median age52
Area12.2 km²
To CBD58 km
LGASomerset

Demographics

Population
287
Median age
52 years
Median household income
$1,649 /week
Median personal income
$611 /week
Median family income
$1,781 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Somerset
Statistical region (SA4)
Ipswich
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Wright
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$283 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,977
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Tarampa State School Primary · Government
  • Lowood State High School Secondary · Government
  • Lowood State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves

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, 35.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 99.1% of the 112 resolvable premises in Tarampa. 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.

  • Fibre to the Node: 0.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 99.1%

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: 2,000 across the Somerset LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 950 theft, 304 violent offences, 232 drug offences.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Tarampa?

Tarampa (QLD 4311) had 287 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Somerset local government area.

What is the median rent in Tarampa?

The median advertised rent in Tarampa is $283/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Tarampa?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Tarampa covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tarampa State School (0.1 km), Lowood State High School (4.1 km), Lowood State School (4.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Tarampa?

Tarampa is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Tarampa?

Across the surrounding area, 2,000 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (950), violent (304), drug offences (232). 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 Tarampa?

In Tarampa, 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 (35.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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