Sumner at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
603
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Sumner.
The postcode for Sumner is 4074 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Sumner (4074) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Sumner has roughly 603 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sumner scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sumner's population at 603, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
603
Median age
32
Family households
84%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$445/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
603
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sumner.
Local schools for Sumner
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Government School Catchment
Jamboree Heights State School
Middle Park State School
Darra State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Sumner.
- What is the Sumner postcode?
- Sumner is in the 4074 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Sumner?
- Sumner is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4074. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sumner?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $445.
- What schools are in Sumner?
- There are 20 schools serving Sumner on this page, including Good News Lutheran School, Jamboree Heights State School, Middle Park State School.
- How walkable is Sumner?
- Sumner has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sumner?
- Sumner is close to Sumner Park Bc, Jamboree Heights, Middle Park, Darra, Richlands Bc.
- What is the population of Sumner?
- The population of Sumner is approximately 603 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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