Peak Crossing
At 11.1 residents per square kilometre across 91.56 square kilometres, Peak Crossing ranks among the most sparsely settled pockets of South East Queensland. Every dwelling in the suburb is a separate house, 53.8% of which have 4 or more bedrooms, pointing to a community built around large-lot family living rather than urban density. The $413,000 median house price sits well below state and national medians, while household income reaches the 65.9th percentile nationally, making Peak Crossing one of the more affordable rural fringe areas relative to its income base. That combination is driving active gentrification: rent has grown 83% since 2011 and the gentrification score of 22 indicates early but measurable momentum.
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
0
Median House
$413K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $413,000 median house price makes Peak Crossing considerably more accessible than most South East Queensland markets. Mortgage repayments average $1,733 per month, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.9% stays well below the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers can absorb borrowing costs comfortably at current income levels. All dwellings are separate houses, so buyers face no apartment trade-offs, and 53.8% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, favouring growing families. Outright owners account for 34.4% of households while 47.6% carry a mortgage, a profile consistent with a younger, owner-occupier community building equity rather than a transient rental market. The vacancy rate of 10.9% is higher than average, indicating some slack in the market that gives buyers negotiating room.
For Buyers
The $413,000 median house price makes Peak Crossing considerably more accessible than most South East Queensland markets. Mortgage repayments average $1,733 per month, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.9% stays well below the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers can absorb borrowing costs comfortably at current income levels. All dwellings are separate houses, so buyers face no apartment trade-offs, and 53.8% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, favouring growing families. Outright owners account for 34.4% of households while 47.6% carry a mortgage, a profile consistent with a younger, owner-occupier community building equity rather than a transient rental market. The vacancy rate of 10.9% is higher than average, indicating some slack in the market that gives buyers negotiating room.
For Investors
Peak Crossing presents a low-entry, yield-focused case rather than a high-growth play. Weekly rent of $290 against a $413,000 median implies a gross yield around 3.7%, above many SEQ urban markets. The 10.9% vacancy rate is elevated compared to national averages, which is the key risk because void periods can erode those returns quickly in a small, car-dependent market of 1,016 residents. Population has grown 17.4% over 10 years and net internal migration averages 44 residents per year, providing steady demand support. Rent growth of 83% since 2011 shows landlords have been able to push rents in an undersupplied rural fringe. All 100% of the housing stock is separate houses, limiting buyer competition from developers and keeping the land component high relative to dwelling value.
Schools in Peak Crossing iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Peak Crossing State School
Prep-6 · 174 students
Demographics
Peak Crossing's median age of 41 is approximately 1.0 year above the national figure, and the population is aging: the senior share rose 5.4 points while the young share fell 3.9 points over the decade. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (470 residents), German (146), Irish (111) and Scottish (104), reflecting the area's 19th-century pastoral settlement patterns. Overseas-born residents make up only 7.8% of the population, which is 13.8 percentage points below the national average, one of the lower shares in Queensland. Average household size of 3.0 is 0.5 above the national figure, consistent with the prevalence of couples with children, who account for 401 of 876 families. University qualifications reach 16.9%, which is 13.2 points below national, pointing to a trade and vocation-oriented workforce.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Every one of Peak Crossing's dwellings is a separate house, a rarity even in rural Queensland where some semi-detached and medium-density stock exists on the fringe. The bedroom profile skews large: 53.8% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 32.7% have 3 bedrooms, meaning small dwellings below 3 bedrooms account for fewer than 14% of the stock. The $413,000 median house price, estimated from rent data as of 2025, compares favourably with regional Queensland medians. Tenure is split between 34.4% outright ownership, 47.6% with a mortgage and 18.0% renting. Rent-to-income sits at 15.9%, well below the 30% stress level, and mortgage-to-income at 21.9% is similarly comfortable. The 10.9% vacancy rate is above the national norm, pointing to some structural oversupply relative to population size.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$290
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
25.7%
Couples, no children
876
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the local employment base at 19.9% of workers (60 people), consistent with the aging demographic trajectory. Construction follows at 13.9% (42 workers), driven by ongoing residential development in the Ipswich-Scenic Rim corridor. Manufacturing accounts for 10.3% and Education 9.9%, while Public Administration contributes 8.6%. By occupation, Managers and Professionals each number 68 workers, with Clerical and Admin at 63 and Community and Personal Services at 57. The unemployment rate of 4.1% is low and full-time employment runs at 67.3%, above what the SEIFA decile 4 IRSD score might imply. Household income sits at the 65.9th percentile nationally despite SEIFA scores in the lower-mid range, because the IRSD partly reflects the area's geographic remoteness and lower service access rather than income alone.
Unemployment
1.9%
Labour Force
2,108
Unemployed
41
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.3%
Part-time
28.6%
Participation
58.4%
Employed
440
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.9%
Postgraduate
2.1%
Born Overseas
7.8%
Dwellings
323
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total at 93.7% of commuters driving, above national averages, which reflects the 91.56 square kilometre footprint and limited public transport options typical of peri-urban Queensland. Only 1.8% walk or cycle to work. The IRSAD decile of 5 places Peak Crossing at the national median for combined advantage and disadvantage, while the IRSD decile of 4 suggests slightly higher relative disadvantage than average, partly because remote access to services is factored into the index. Volunteering rates of 16.2% indicate community engagement above what the income profile would predict. Housing stress is low: rent-to-income at 15.9% and mortgage-to-income at 21.9% both sit comfortably below stress thresholds. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on facilities in neighbouring Ipswich-area towns.
Drive
93.7%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.37%/yr
(+43 people/yr)
EstablishedPeak Crossing's population has grown 17.4% over 10 years, above the national average for established rural suburbs, and annual growth of 1.37% (43 persons) projects forward through 2031. Medium forecasts show the broader area reaching approximately 3,385 residents by 2031, up from 3,147 in 2025. Internal migration is the primary driver, with net inflows of 44 residents per year from other parts of Australia, supplemented by 15 net overseas arrivals annually. The gentrification score of 22 indicates early-stage momentum: population is up 22% since 2011 and rent has grown 83%, but income growth of 6.9% in real terms has not kept pace, causing affordability to worsen from 21.2% in 2011 to 29.5% in 2021. The trajectory is aging, with the senior share rising 5.4 points over the decade.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+15
Net Internal / yr
+44
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +22% since 2011, Accelerating: -0% → 22%
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 families who prioritise space and affordability. The $413,000 median house price is well below SEQ urban medians, 100% of dwellings are separate houses and 53.8% have 4 or more bedrooms. Housing stress is low with mortgage-to-income at 21.9%. The trade-offs are near-total car dependence at 93.7% and no schools recorded within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Peak Crossing?
The median house price is $413,000, estimated from rent data as of 2025. Weekly rent averages $290 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.9%, well below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Peak Crossing?
No schools are recorded within the Peak Crossing suburb boundary in this dataset. With a population of 1,016 and a low density of 11.1 residents per square kilometre, families typically access schools in nearby Ipswich or Scenic Rim council towns. University qualifications in the suburb reach 16.9%, which is 13.2 percentage points below national.
Is Peak Crossing safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Peak Crossing in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb sits at SEIFA IRSAD decile 5, the national median for combined advantage and disadvantage. The community stability rate is high, with 78.8% of residents having not moved in the previous year, which is associated with lower transient crime risk.
Is Peak Crossing good for property investment?
The low $413,000 entry price and rent of $290 per week imply a gross yield around 3.7%, competitive for regional QLD. Risks include a 10.9% vacancy rate, which is elevated, and a small market of 1,016 residents. Population growth of 17.4% over 10 years and rent growth of 83% since 2011 suggest structural demand, but the high-vacancy rate requires careful tenant management.
How is Peak Crossing's population changing?
The population grew 17.4% over the past 10 years and is expanding at 1.37% annually, adding about 43 residents per year. The broader area is forecast to reach approximately 3,385 residents by 2031. Net internal migration of 44 arrivals per year is the primary driver. The population is aging, with the senior share rising 5.4 points over the decade.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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