The Summit, QLD 4377 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
The Summit is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4377, home to 436 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tenterfield local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 164 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 436
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,117 /week
- Median personal income
- $537 /week
- Median family income
- $1,335 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Southern Downs
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Darling Downs - Maranoa
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $270 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,062
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- The Summit State School
- Applethorpe State School
- Thulimbah State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Granite Belt Dr After Haig St
- The Summit State School
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 224 resolvable premises in The Summit. 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: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,593 across the Southern Downs LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 924 theft, 528 drug offences, 405 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of The Summit?
The Summit (QLD 4377) had 436 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Southern Downs local government area.
What is the median rent in The Summit?
The median advertised rent in The Summit is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in The Summit?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near The Summit covering government sectors. Nearest include: The Summit State School (0.9 km), Applethorpe State School (4.3 km), Thulimbah State School (4.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in The Summit?
The Summit is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is The Summit?
Across the surrounding area, 2,593 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (924), drug offences (528), violent (405). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in The Summit?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the The Summit centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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