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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
Mount Surprise Median Income & Rent
Mount Surprise Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Mount Surprise Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Surprise Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Surprise Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Mount Surprise Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Mount Surprise Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Mount Surprise Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Mount Surprise Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Mount Surprise Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Mount Surprise Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Mount Surprise Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Mount Surprise Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Mount Surprise Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Mount Surprise Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Mount Surprise School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Mount Surprise Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Mount Surprise Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Mount Surprise How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Mount Surprise Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Mount Surprise Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Mount Surprise Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Mount Surprise Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Mount Surprise Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Mount Surprise Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Mount Surprise Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Mount Surprise Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Mount Surprise Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Mount Surprise When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Mount Surprise Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Mount Surprise Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Mount Surprise Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Mount Surprise Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Mount Surprise Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 15 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au
Mount Surprise Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.