Tamborine Mountain at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8,105
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Tamborine Mountain.
The postcode for Tamborine Mountain is 4272 (QLD).
Tamborine Mountain (4272) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Tamborine Mountain has roughly 8,105 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Tamborine Mountain scores 0/100 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tamborine Mountain's population at 8,105, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,105
Median age
50
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
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· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$800/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
8,105
Median age: 50
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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 Scenic Rim Regional 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.
3,415
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tamborine Mountain.
Local schools for Tamborine Mountain
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Government School Catchment
Tamborine Mountain State High School
Tamborine Mountain State School
St Bernard State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tamborine Mountain.
- What is the Tamborine Mountain postcode?
- Tamborine Mountain is in the 4272 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- Where is Tamborine Mountain?
- Tamborine Mountain is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4272, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tamborine Mountain?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $800, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Tamborine Mountain?
- There are 5 schools serving Tamborine Mountain on this page, including Tamborine Mountain State High School, Tamborine Mountain State School, St Bernard State School.
- How walkable is Tamborine Mountain?
- Tamborine Mountain has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tamborine Mountain?
- Tamborine Mountain is close to Mount Tamborine, North Tamborine, Eagle Heights, Guanaba, Wonglepong.
- What is the population of Tamborine Mountain?
- The population of Tamborine Mountain is approximately 8,105 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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