Mount Surprise QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Surprise, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mount Surprise QLD is 138 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Surprise is $591 per week ($30,732 per year). Median rent in Mount Surprise is $150 per week ($650 per month). Mount Surprise has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Surprise has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Surprise is $834.

There were 15 recorded offences in Mount Surprise in 2025-26, a rate of 109 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (13 offences).

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Mount Surprise Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Surprise Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$591/wk
$30,732 per year
#7222 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$834/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 1.1 per bedroom

Mount Surprise Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.7% (64) Female 53.3% (73)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
138 people · 3613.1 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$933
Family income/wk

Mount Surprise Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mount Surprise Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
84.2% 32 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
15.8% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mount Surprise Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Mount Surprise Religion

No Religion
31.6%
Catholic
30.1%
Not stated
13.5%
Anglican
13.5%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.0%
Othr Protestnt
3.0%
Salvation Army
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Surprise Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Mount Surprise Employment

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Employed full-time
34.0% 32 people
Employed part-time
20.2% 19 people
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Not in labour force
45.7% 43 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Mount Surprise Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Bachelor Degree
16.3%
Certificate I/II
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Mount Surprise Occupation

Managers
24.2%
Labourers
21.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
12.1%
Professionals
12.1%
Sales Workers
12.1%
Community & Personal Service
9.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Mount Surprise Field of Study

Management & Commerce
30.0%
Engineering
26.7%
Architecture & Building
20.0%
Health
13.3%
Society & Culture
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Mount Surprise Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Surprise Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
7.9%
$400-$499/wk
21.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.9%
$800-$999/wk
28.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Surprise Marital Status

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Married
42.0% 50
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Separated
4.2% 5
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Divorced
18.5% 22
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Widowed
2.5% 3
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Never married
32.8% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Surprise Ancestry

Australian
30.6%
English
30.6%
Irish
12.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
9.2%
Scottish
6.4%
Italian
3.5%
Other
3.5%
German
2.3%
Chinese
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Surprise School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Mount Surprise Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.9% 17
No need for assistance
93.1% 228

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Mount Surprise Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.1% 18
Not a volunteer
80.9% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Surprise How People Get to Work

Walked only
52.6%
Car (driver)
21.1%
Did not go to work
15.8%
Other
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Mount Surprise Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.3%
1 vehicle
52.1%
2 vehicles
18.8%
3 vehicles
6.3%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Mount Surprise Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
55.6%
2 bedrooms
6.7%
3 bedrooms
22.2%
4 bedrooms
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Mount Surprise Population Mobility

20.0%
moved in the last year
32.0%
moved in the last 5 years
45.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Surprise Indigenous Population

15.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
36
Indigenous residents
204
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Surprise Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Arthritis
9
Heart disease
8
Cancer
3
Diabetes
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Mount Surprise Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
19.4%
$300-$399/wk
9.0%
$400-$499/wk
13.4%
$650-$799/wk
16.4%
$800-$999/wk
17.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Surprise Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.7%
Couple — children under 15
42.7%
Couple — no children under 15
5.3%
One parent — children under 15
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Surprise Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.6% 11
Did not provide
88.4% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Surprise Children Ever Born

No children
31.8%
1 child
18.2%
2 children
31.8%
3 children
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Mount Surprise When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4
2011–2015
4
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Mount Surprise Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.0%
5–14 hours
17.4%
15–29 hours
9.8%
30+ hours
22.8%
Did not do domestic work
37.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Mount Surprise Household Size

1 person
43.5%
2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Surprise Where Residents Moved From

Same address
92
Moved from QLD
13
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from overseas
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Mount Surprise Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
58.3%
Step family — no other children
41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Surprise Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 15 total

Theft
13
Domestic Violence
2

Offence trend by year:

2000
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2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
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2021
2022
2023
2024
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Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Mount Surprise Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $875/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Mount Surprise

≈ $3,792/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $725/wk
Rent share 17.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Surprise vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Surprise

What is the population of Mount Surprise QLD?

The population of Mount Surprise QLD is 138 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Mount Surprise is ranked #7,995 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Surprise?

The median personal income in Mount Surprise QLD is $591 per week, or $30,732 per year.The median household income is $875 per week.Family income is $933 per week.Mount Surprise is ranked #7,222 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Surprise?

Median rent in Mount Surprise QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Surprise ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Surprise?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Surprise QLD is $834. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Surprise?

The median age in Mount Surprise QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Surprise a good suburb to live in?

Mount Surprise is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 138.The median income is $591/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32026. All dollar figures in AUD.