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Surat QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Surat, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Surat QLD is 402 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Surat is $690 per week ($35,880 per year). Median rent in Surat is $150 per week ($650 per month). Surat has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Surat has a population density of 190.7 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Surat is $780.
There were 22 recorded offences in Surat in 2025-26, a rate of 55 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).
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Surat Population
Surat Median Income & Rent
Surat Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Surat Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Surat Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Surat Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Surat Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Surat Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Surat Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Surat Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Surat Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Surat Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Surat Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Surat Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Surat Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Surat Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Surat School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Surat Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Surat Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Surat Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Surat How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Surat Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Surat Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Surat Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Surat Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Surat Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Surat Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Surat Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Surat Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Surat Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Surat Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Surat When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Surat Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Surat Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Surat Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Surat Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Surat Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 22 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au
Surat Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surat
What is the population of Surat QLD?
The population of Surat QLD is 402 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 190.7 people per km².Surat is ranked #5,419 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Surat?
The median personal income in Surat QLD is $690 per week, or $35,880 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,542 per week.Surat is ranked #5,661 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Surat?
Median rent in Surat QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 14.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Surat ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Surat?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Surat QLD is $780. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Surat?
The median age in Surat QLD is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Surat a good suburb to live in?
Surat is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 402.The median income is $690/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32701. All dollar figures in AUD.