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Queensland · Postcode 4377
The Summit postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 164 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
The Summit 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 The Summit ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of QLD suburbs; SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
The Summit vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | The Summit | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,117 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $270 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,062 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
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.
The Summit is a locality 164 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4377. It falls within the Darling Downs - Maranoa region. The local government area is Southern Downs.
According to the 2021 Census, The Summit has a population of 436 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,117, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 4 (0.9% of residents).
Housing in The Summit includes a median weekly rent of $270, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,062, with 158 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, The Summit scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
The Summit is served by The Summit State School.
The Summit is part of the Granite Belt statistical area in Queensland.
The Summit details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4377 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 436 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,117/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $537/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $270 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,062 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 16.5 km² |
| Population Density | 26/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 158 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -28.5801242 |
| Longitude | 151.9287019 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 164 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Granite Belt |
| Local Government | Southern Downs |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
| State Electorate | Southern Downs |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 80 (18.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 40 (9.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 72 (16.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 128 (29.4%) |
| 65+ years | 120 (27.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 54 (12.4%) |
| Asthma | 34 (7.8%) |
| Diabetes | 20 (4.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 19 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 17 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 6 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (1.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 47 (29.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 62 (38.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 48 (30.0%) |
Schools in The Summit
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in The Summit. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near The Summit
Same Postcode (4377)
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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.