Moving to Peak Crossing QLD 4306
What the official numbers say about living in Peak Crossing — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $290 a week, against a median household income of $1,826 a week.
About 80% of homes are owner-occupied and 18% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Peak Crossing grew 32% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (768 → 1,016 people).
Around 85% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Ireland; most spoken languages besides English: Samoan, Serbian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Peak Crossing scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 15% work from home.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 59.1 km north-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 45 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 2 parks — see them all on the Peak Crossing profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Peak Crossing State School 300 m
Parks and reserves: Peak Mountain View Park 250 m · Goolman Park 400 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Peak Crossing, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Australian Magpie · Noisy Miner · Willie Wagtail · Rainbow Lorikeet · Scaly-breasted Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Peak Crossing, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Crossing here | 1,016 | — | 6/10 | 42% |
| Deebing Heights | 3,960 | — | 8/10 | 56% |
| South Ripley | 4,069 | — | 7/10 | 50% |
| Willowbank | 1,351 | — | 3/10 | 18% |
| Yamanto | 4,971 | — | 4/10 | 12% |
| Ripley | 4,288 | — | 6/10 | 48% |
| White Rock | 3 | — | 3/10 | 82% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Scenic Rim — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Wright — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4306 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Peak Crossing profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $290 a week, and about 18% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 32% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 768 people to 1,016. It sits about 45 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Scenic Rim council, and the federal seat is Wright.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Peak Crossing vs White Rock.
Nearby guides: Deebing Heights · South Ripley · Willowbank · Yamanto · Ripley · White Rock.
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