Peak Crossing
At 11.1 people per square kilometre, Peak Crossing has a rural, detached-house profile. Its 1,016 residents have a median age of 41, 1 year above the national comparison, while 100% of occupied dwellings are separate houses. Household income sits at the 65.9th percentile nationally and average household size is 3.0, 0.5 above the national comparison. Compared with larger nearby centres such as Ipswich, the 91.56 sq km locality is more spread out and car-dependent, with 79.3% driving to work. A 10.9% vacancy rate points to a thin, settled market where land and family-sized housing matter more than apartment convenience.
Local council: Scenic Rim (62% of the suburb; the rest sits in a neighbouring council)
Population
1,016
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,826/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
5
Peak Crossing suits buyers prioritising land and detached space over a dense, price-transparent market. No current suburb median house price is published, so recent comparable sales and block condition matter more than a headline figure. The housing mix is entirely separate houses, with 53.8% having 4 or more bedrooms and 32.7% having 3 bedrooms. The typical mortgage repayment is $1,733 per month, while weekly rent is $290; mortgage costs at 21.9% of income are higher than the 15.9% rent-to-income figure, though neither is flagged as stress. Ownership is substantial: 33.5% own outright and 46.5% hold a mortgage, compared with 17.5% renting. The 91.56 sq km footprint and 11.1 density can mean longer trips than in Ipswich, so inspect road access, utilities and maintenance costs.
For Buyers
Peak Crossing suits buyers prioritising land and detached space over a dense, price-transparent market. No current suburb median house price is published, so recent comparable sales and block condition matter more than a headline figure. The housing mix is entirely separate houses, with 53.8% having 4 or more bedrooms and 32.7% having 3 bedrooms. The typical mortgage repayment is $1,733 per month, while weekly rent is $290; mortgage costs at 21.9% of income are higher than the 15.9% rent-to-income figure, though neither is flagged as stress. Ownership is substantial: 33.5% own outright and 46.5% hold a mortgage, compared with 17.5% renting. The 91.56 sq km footprint and 11.1 density can mean longer trips than in Ipswich, so inspect road access, utilities and maintenance costs.
For Investors
Peak Crossing presents a small, detached rental market where tenant demand should be tested street by street. Rent is $290 a week and 17.5% of households rent, compared with 46.5% carrying a mortgage and 33.5% owning outright. Vacancy is 10.9%, so leasing periods may be less predictable than in a low-vacancy strategy. The mortgage-to-income ratio is 21.9% and rent-to-income is 15.9%, indicating manageable housing costs for many households, but the absence of a median sale price prevents a reliable yield calculation. Four development matters were lodged over 12 months, while Balanced migration offers no single demand source. Investment cases are stronger when based on land value, condition, access and actual rental evidence than on redevelopment assumptions.
Development Activity
Total DAs
5
Last 12 Months
5
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Peak Crossing
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Peak Crossing State School
Demographics
Peak Crossing has a settled household pattern: 78.8% of residents stayed at the same address, while turnover was 21.2%. The median age is 41, 1 year above the national comparison, and 3.0 people per household is 0.5 above the national figure. University attainment is 16.9%, or 13.2 percentage points below national, and only 7.8% were born overseas, 13.8 points below national. English ancestry counts 470 people, followed by German 146, Irish 111 and Scottish 104; Christianity counts 566 and no religion 382. Couples with children represent 45.3% of families, while couples without children are 39.1%. Compared with more urban neighbours such as Ipswich, the locality's 11.1 density and 78.8% stayed share point to a more locally rooted setting.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Peak Crossing's housing stock is concentrated in detached family homes: 100.0% are separate houses, 53.8% contain 4 or more bedrooms, 32.7% have 3 bedrooms and 11.0% have 2. That mix reflects a 91.56 sq km locality with density of only 11.1 people per square kilometre, where land and household space shape demand more than apartment supply. Tenure is split between 33.5% owning outright, 46.5% with a mortgage and 17.5% renting, compared with 2.5% in other tenure categories. Weekly rent is $290, while the mortgage-to-income ratio is 21.9% and rent-to-income is 15.9%, so housing costs are lower for renters than mortgagors on these measures. Compared with a denser urban market, buyers should expect fewer dwelling types and more attention to acreage upkeep, access and utilities.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $290.
$600
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $600 · units $475
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$835
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.9%
Unoccupied
40
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.9%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
45.3%
Couples with children
39.1%
Couples, no children
17.0%
Single parent
289
Total families
Economy & Employment
Peak Crossing's employment base is led by Healthcare at 19.9% or 60 workers, followed by Construction at 13.9% or 42, Manufacturing at 10.3% or 31, Education at 9.9% or 30, and Public Administration at 8.6% or 26. Trades are the largest occupation group at 98 people, ahead of Managers and Professionals at 68 each. Labour-force participation is 65.0%, unemployment is 3.7%, and 60.2% of workers are full time, supporting a practical income base. Household income ranks at the 65.9th percentile, above the national midpoint, while SEIFA places IEO and IRSAD at decile 5 but IER and IRSD at decile 4. That split suggests average access and disadvantage outcomes are broadly middle-range rather than uniformly affluent, because work is spread across care, building, industry and public services.
Unemployment
3.7%
Labour Force
511
Unemployed
19
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.2%
Part-time
29.3%
Participation
65.0%
Employed
492
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.9%
Postgraduate
2.1%
Born Overseas
7.8%
Dwellings
323
Transport to Work
Livability in Peak Crossing depends on vehicle access and self-contained routines. The area covers 91.56 sq km at 11.1 people per square kilometre; 79.3% drive to work, compared with 1.5% who walk or cycle, while 15.4% work from home. That pattern makes a car more practical than active transport across dispersed roads. One local school, Peak Crossing State School, provides a government, state-school option; check enrolment zones and travel times against the exact address. No suburb crime rate is published, so assess lighting, road conditions and current local incidents before buying. Volunteering is 16.2%, and SEIFA IRSAD sits at decile 5, below the national top decile. Compared with a compact urban suburb, services may require more planning.
Drive
79.3%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
15.4%
Growth Outlook
Peak Crossing is forecast to grow at 1.37% a year, with migration described as Balanced rather than driven by one dominant stream. Across the wider area, population change runs at 17.4% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Aging: the senior share rises 5.4 percentage points and the young share falls 3.9 points. Affordability worsened from 21.2% in 2011 to 29.5% in 2021, alongside rent growth of 83.0%, so household costs may constrain entry. The gentrification profile combines a score of 22, labelled Early signs, with a shift score of 63, labelled Active. Compared with a flat-growth setting, the 1.37% trend supports gradual demand, but aging means service needs may evolve faster than the housing stock.
Population trend: Scenic Rim council area
About 62% of Peak Crossing sits in Scenic Rim; the rest is in a neighbouring council. These are the council area's residents, not Peak Crossing's.
Residents 2025
46,947
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.6%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+2.2%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Peak Crossing compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peak Crossing a good suburb to live in?
Peak Crossing suits people wanting detached space, quieter roads and a semi-rural setting. It has 100.0% separate houses, a median age of 41 and 79.3% car commuting. Compared with denser centres, daily errands require more driving, so inspect travel times, services and utilities before deciding.
What is the median house price in Peak Crossing?
There is no current suburb median house price published for Peak Crossing. Buyers can compare recent sales with the $1,733 typical monthly mortgage, $290 weekly rent and 53.8% share of homes with 4 or more bedrooms. The detached stock makes like-for-like comparisons important.
What schools are in Peak Crossing?
Peak Crossing State School is the local government, state-school option. The area has 1 named school, so families should check enrolment boundaries, year levels and transport for the exact address. Compared with larger centres, the choice is narrower and planning ahead matters.
Is Peak Crossing safe?
A suburb-specific crime rate is not published, so safety should be checked using current local incident information and an inspection at different times. The area has 11.1 people per square kilometre, 79.3% car commuting and 1.5% walking or cycling. Compared with compact suburbs, road distance and lighting may matter more.
Is Peak Crossing good for property investment?
Investment may suit buyers seeking detached land rather than apartments, but the numbers call for caution. Weekly rent is $290, vacancy is 10.9%, 17.5% of households rent and 4 development matters were lodged in 12 months. Compared with a high-growth redevelopment strategy, local value depends more on purchase price, condition and tenant depth.
How is Peak Crossing's population changing?
Peak Crossing's wider-area forecast shows 1.37% annual growth and 17.4% population change over 10 years. Migration is Balanced, but the trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 5.4 points and the young share down 3.9. Compared with a youthful growth area, future demand may lean more toward established households and services.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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