Mount Tarampa QLD 4311
Mount Tarampa sits 78 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Census data records 501 residents with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $74,048 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality grew 4.2% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $340 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,706. Mount Tarampa is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. All 1 school within the locality boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is low.
Is Mount Tarampa a good place to live?
Mount Tarampa scores a C (43/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit and community.
Mixed results
1 school · 1 above peer schools
Car-dependent
Walkability 13/100 · 78.4 km · 67 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $800K
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 60/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 42 · 501 residents
Liveability Rating
43 / 100 · Ranked #673 in QLDEach bar is Mount Tarampa's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Mount Tarampa?
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Our score
43 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataMount Tarampa's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $800,000, roughly 18% above where it sat a year earlier. That said, only seven sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$800,000
Based on only 7 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 14 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
Is Mount Tarampa safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Mount Tarampa sits in the moderate band, with 3 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 50% on the prior year.
3 offences
50.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20249 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Mount Tarampa, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Mount Tarampa State School leads the pack.
- • 60 students in one school (avg 60)
Primary
Walkability
Mount Tarampa is very car-dependent on foot — at 13/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Mount Tarampa.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 193
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Somerset: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Mount Tarampa is home to 501 residents, with a median age of 42, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $74,000 a year, with unemployment at 9.4%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
501
Median Age
42
Median Household Income
$74,048/yr
Census Median Rent
$340/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,706/mo
Avg Household Size
2.9
Median Personal Income
$31,668/yr
Unemployment Rate
9.4%
Unoccupied Dwellings
11.9%
Total Dwellings
159
Owner-Occupier Rate
84.4%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
23.9%
Mortgage Stress
27.6%
Work From Home
12.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 81.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 87.8%
- Employment Rate
- 47.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 27.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
4% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (8 of 195).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,063 a year through Somerset based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Somerset
In the year to August 2026, 363 new dwellings were approved across Somerset. That mix is 337 houses and 26 units. Approvals are up 375.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Yuggera Ugarapul People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Climate & Setting
from University Of Queensland Gatton, 17.0 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 64 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 697 mm
- 63 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.9°C
- 25 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 7.1°C
- 2 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4311, 35 of 10,332 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.5% (153 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.8%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4311, 3,694 rooftop-solar systems totalling 24.4 MW have been installed since 2001, against 4,009 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 178 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 4311.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $800,000 this is $50,000 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Shayne Neumann Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Shayne Neumann | 55.7% | 44.3% | +0.5 |
| 2022 | Shayne Neumann | 55.2% | 44.8% | -4.0 |
| 2019 | Shayne Kenneth Neumann | 51.2% | 48.8% | +6.9 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Deb Frecklington Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Deb Frecklington LNP | 72.9% |
| 2020 | Deb Frecklington LNP | 62.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Mount Tarampa?
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- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 501 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Mount Tarampa
Is Mount Tarampa a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Mount Tarampa is moderate (60/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Mount Tarampa?
Mount Tarampa has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Mount Tarampa a good place to live?
Mount Tarampa has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (43/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Mount Tarampa?
Mount Tarampa, QLD had a population of 501 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Mount Tarampa, QLD?
The postcode for Mount Tarampa, QLD is 4311.
How far is Mount Tarampa from Brisbane?
Mount Tarampa is 78 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 67 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Mount Tarampa?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Mount Tarampa was $74,048 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Mount Tarampa?
There are too few current rental listings in Mount Tarampa for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $340, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Mount Tarampa?
The median age of residents in Mount Tarampa was 42 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Mount Tarampa?
There is 1 school inside the Mount Tarampa boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Mount Tarampa walkable?
Mount Tarampa scores 13/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Mount Tarampa?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Mount Tarampa, University Of Queensland Gatton (17 km away), summer days average 31.9°C, winter nights 7.1°C, 697 mm of rain a year over 63 rainy days, and 25 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Mount Tarampa?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Mount Tarampa belong to?
Mount Tarampa sits within the Somerset local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Mount Tarampa?
The average residential rates bill through Somerset is $1,063 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Mount Tarampa?
Across Somerset, 363 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 375.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Mount Tarampa in?
Mount Tarampa sits within the federal Division of Blair, currently held by Shayne Neumann (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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