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Queensland · Postcode 4074
Sumner postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 14 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Sumner at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Sumner ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in QLD; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Sumner vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Sumner | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,266 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $445 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 32 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4074 covers Sumner, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 14 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Ipswich region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Brisbane.
According to the 2021 Census, Sumner has a population of 603 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $2,266, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 8 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Sumner includes a median weekly rent of $445, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 197 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 69.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Sumner scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Sumner is part of the Forest Lake - Oxley statistical area in Queensland.
Sumner details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4074 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 603 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,266/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,002/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $445 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population Density | 318/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 197 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.566667 |
| Longitude | 152.933333 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 14 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ipswich |
| Area (SA3) | Forest Lake - Oxley |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Oxley |
| State Electorate | Mount Ommaney |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 155 (25.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 59 (9.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 239 (39.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 104 (17.2%) |
| 65+ years | 41 (6.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 48 (8.0%) |
| Arthritis | 33 (5.5%) |
| Diabetes | 24 (4.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 18 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (1.3%) |
| Cancer | 5 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 58 (29.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 105 (53.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 34 (17.3%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.