Sugarloaf QLD 4380
Sugarloaf is a rural locality in Queensland, 231 km from Brisbane CBD, around 3 hours 5 minutes by car. Population is 162; the median age is 53 and the median household income is $65,884 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population grew 43.4% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $500 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,196. The area shows high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 162. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median Land Price
Public listings dataThe median land sale price in Sugarloaf sits at $192,000, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only six sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$191,500
Based on only 6 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025163 Affordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 18% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4380.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Sugarloaf safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Sugarloaf sits in the high band, with 14 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 56% on the prior year. The longer-run trend has eased steadily across the available years.
14 offences
55.6% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20241 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
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
Walkability
Sugarloaf is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, 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 Sugarloaf.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 74
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
Southern Downs: 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
Sugarloaf is home to 162 residents, with a median age of 53 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $66,000 a year, with unemployment at 7.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
162
Median Age
53
Median Household Income
$65,884/yr
Census Median Rent
$500/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,196/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$25,116/yr
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
87.7%
Total Dwellings
57
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
80.7%
Rental Stress
39.5%
Mortgage Stress
21.8%
Work From Home
16.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 71.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 85.8%
- Employment Rate
- 47.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 39.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,627 a year through Southern Downs based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Southern Downs
In the year to August 2026, 291 new dwellings were approved across Southern Downs. That mix is 203 houses and 88 units. Approvals are up 63.4% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No native title party is registered for this area. Under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party is then whoever is recognised under tradition or custom as responsible for the area — which a native title register cannot show.
Climate & Setting
from Stanthorpe Leslie Parade, 10.9 kmModerate rainfall — warm summers, frosty winters.
- Elevation
- 912 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 730 mm
- 75 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 27.2°C
- 2 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 2.3°C
- 41 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 4380, 24 of 7,747 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.4% (112 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.8%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4380, 2,212 rooftop-solar systems totalling 13.7 MW have been installed since 2001, against 3,870 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 98 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
3 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 4380.
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 $191,500 this is under 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 David Littleproud Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Littleproud | 26.0% | 74.0% | -1.8 |
| 2022 | David Littleproud | 27.9% | 72.1% | -3.3 |
| 2019 | David Littleproud | 24.6% | 75.4% | +7.9 |
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 James Lister Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | James Lister LNP | 68.5% |
| 2020 | James Lister LNP | 64.1% |
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 Sugarloaf?
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Common questions about Sugarloaf
Is Sugarloaf a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Sugarloaf is high (73/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Sugarloaf?
Sugarloaf has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Sugarloaf?
Sugarloaf, QLD had a population of 162 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Sugarloaf, QLD?
The postcode for Sugarloaf, QLD is 4380.
How far is Sugarloaf from Brisbane?
Sugarloaf is 231 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 187 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Sugarloaf?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Sugarloaf was $65,884 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 Sugarloaf?
There are too few current rental listings in Sugarloaf for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $500, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Sugarloaf?
The median age of residents in Sugarloaf was 53 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Sugarloaf?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Sugarloaf, Stanthorpe Leslie Parade (10.9 km away), summer days average 27.2°C, winter nights 2.3°C, 730 mm of rain a year over 75 rainy days, and 2 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Sugarloaf?
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 Sugarloaf belong to?
Sugarloaf sits within the Southern Downs local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Sugarloaf?
The average residential rates bill through Southern Downs is $1,627 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Sugarloaf?
Across Southern Downs, 291 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 63.4% 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 Sugarloaf in?
Sugarloaf sits within the federal Division of Maranoa, currently held by David Littleproud (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · 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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