Mount Tarampa Suburb Profile and Insights
Report Date: October 2026
Postcode: 4311 (Queensland)
Mount Tarampa is a rural Somerset locality west of Lowood and south of Atkinsons Dam, set among open paddocks, rural residential holdings, creek-influenced country and quiet roads. Its landscape has a practical country character, with homes and holdings spread across larger parcels.
The locality suits residents seeking space, privacy and a rural lifestyle within reach of Lowood, Coominya, Fernvale, Gatton and Ipswich. Everyday services are found outside the locality, while Mount Tarampa itself offers land, open outlooks and a calm Somerset setting.
The predominant age group is 45-49 years.
The area of Mount Tarampa is 27.8 square kilometres. It has a population of approximately 501 people.
Summary
Suburb Area | 27.8 km² |
Predominant Age Group | 45-49 years |
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Lending Considerations
 Estimated Lending Sensitivity | General - Subject To Lender Assessment |
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Suburb Features
 Suburb Type | Rural |
 Suburb Position/Trajectory | Rural Locality |
 Lifestyle Category | Rural |
 Market Maturity | Established |
Travel Times To/From Mount Tarampa
M1 Access (Peak) | 85 mins |
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M1 Access (Off-peak) | 62 mins |
Brisbane CBD (Peak) | 105 mins |
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Brisbane CBD (Off-peak) | 78 mins |
Surfers Paradise (Peak) | 145 mins |
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Surfers Paradise (Off-peak) | 115 mins |
Brisbane Airport (Peak) | 120 mins |
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Brisbane Airport (Off-peak) | 92 mins |
Gold Coast Airport (Peak) | 175 mins |
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Gold Coast Airport (Off-peak) | 140 mins |
Local Schools Near Mount Tarampa
Primary Schools
Mount Tarampa State School
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Notable Mount Tarampa Streets
Mount Tarampa Road
Mount Tarampa Road is the defining route through the locality, linking rural homes and larger holdings with Lowood, Coominya, Clarendon and surrounding Somerset districts. Properties along the road are shaped by open paddocks, acreage living, school access and practical movement through a strongly rural part of the Brisbane Valley.
Coominya Connection Road
Coominya Connection Road gives Mount Tarampa a direct rural link toward Coominya and the broader southern Somerset road network. The road suits properties where acreage, land use, open outlook and convenient access to nearby town services work together.
Forest Hill Fernvale Road
Forest Hill Fernvale Road carries an important regional movement role across the Mount Tarampa and Lowood side of the district. Properties near the road benefit from larger land parcels, open rural surroundings and a practical connection between Somerset and the Lockyer Valley.
Boyces Road
Boyces Road has a quiet rural character within Mount Tarampa, serving homes and holdings away from the busiest connector roads. The road suits properties where privacy, space, sheds, gardens and paddock outlook are central to the address.
Watsons Road
Watsons Road sits within Mount Tarampa's farming and acreage landscape, with larger holdings and quiet frontage shaping the setting. Properties nearby appeal through land size, rural outlook and simple access back toward the locality's main roads.
Haslingden Road
Haslingden Road provides rural access on the Mount Tarampa and Atkinsons Dam side of the district. Properties around the road are influenced by open country, larger blocks and a calm rural setting within reach of Coominya and Lowood.
Irwin Road
Irwin Road has a settled acreage character within Mount Tarampa, with homes and holdings set in a quieter rural pocket. The road suits buyers seeking space, privacy and a country address connected to the Coominya Connection Road corridor.
McCarthy Road
McCarthy Road offers a practical rural address within Mount Tarampa, serving larger holdings and homes in open country. The road's appeal sits in usable land, quiet frontage, paddock outlook and local access.
Daisy Road
Daisy Road provides local rural access through a quieter part of Mount Tarampa, with properties shaped by larger blocks and open surroundings. The road suits homes where privacy, land and a relaxed country setting are important.
Mullers Road
Mullers Road has a rural acreage character, with larger parcels and open country defining the local setting. The road suits properties where land size, farming use and quiet access are stronger drawcards than compact town convenience.
Banool Road
Banool Road offers a private local-road setting in Mount Tarampa, with nearby properties shaped by acreage, gardens, sheds and rural outlook. The road suits buyers looking for quiet frontage within reach of Lowood and Coominya.
Blind Gully Road
Blind Gully Road carries a distinctive rural setting within Mount Tarampa, with gully-country influence and larger holdings shaping the address. Properties nearby appeal through privacy, natural surrounds and a stronger country atmosphere.
Fairmeadow Road
Fairmeadow Road has a quiet rural-residential character, serving homes and holdings in a spacious local setting. The road suits properties where open outlook, land and a calm road environment are central to everyday living.
Wendts Road
Wendts Road provides smaller-scale rural access within Mount Tarampa, with low traffic and open surroundings giving nearby properties a private feel. The road fits the locality's broader pattern of acreage living and farming land.
Detailed Insights
Mount Tarampa is a rural locality in the Somerset Region, positioned west of Lowood and south of Atkinsons Dam. The landscape includes open paddocks, rural residential holdings, scattered homes, creek-influenced areas and roads linking the locality with Lowood, Coominya, Clarendon, Lark Hill and the Lockyer Valley. Its character is quiet, practical and strongly property based.
Homes and holdings are generally set on larger parcels, with space for sheds, gardens, animals, vehicles, machinery and outdoor living. The area suits people who want more land and privacy than a town address, while keeping several service centres within driving distance.
Lowood is the main nearby service town for many residents, providing supermarkets, schools, medical services, fuel, sport and local retail. Coominya and Fernvale add further everyday options, while Gatton and Ipswich provide broader services depending on travel direction. Atkinsons Dam also adds outdoor recreation appeal to the wider district.
Mount Tarampa appeals to buyers seeking a straightforward rural lifestyle close to established towns. Its strengths are open land, manageable road access, privacy and a country atmosphere within reach of both the Somerset and Lockyer Valley service networks.
Lifestyle
Life in Mount Tarampa is spacious, quiet and practical. Residents can enjoy larger blocks, open rural outlooks and a slower pace while staying close enough to Lowood, Coominya and Fernvale for everyday needs.
The locality suits households wanting room for sheds, gardens, animals, work vehicles, trailers, caravans or home-based hobbies. Properties are spread out, giving the area a calm and private feel.
Daily life is usually car based. Residents travel to nearby towns for school, work, shopping, sport and health care, while Mount Tarampa remains the quieter home setting.
The lifestyle suits people who value land and simplicity. It offers rural space without the long travel distances associated with more remote Somerset localities.
Travel
Mount Tarampa is car dependent, with local roads connecting to Lowood, Coominya, Atkinsons Dam, Fernvale, Gatton and surrounding rural communities. Private vehicles are essential for work, school, shopping and appointments.
Lowood and Fernvale provide convenient everyday service access, while Ipswich offers rail, major retail, hospitals and employment. Gatton may also be useful for some households depending on travel direction. Travel toward Brisbane generally follows the western corridor through Ipswich.
Public transport within Mount Tarampa is limited. Residents generally drive to nearby towns for services, school connections and broader transport access.
Schools & Amenities
Mount Tarampa has limited built amenity within the locality, so residents generally use Lowood, Coominya, Fernvale, Gatton and Ipswich for schools, shops, medical services, fuel, sport and community facilities.
Schooling is usually accessed outside the locality, with options depending on catchment, year level and family preference. Families should consider daily travel patterns as part of rural living.
Recreation is centred on acreage living, gardens, animals, outdoor work and nearby district facilities. Atkinsons Dam, Lake Wivenhoe, local parks, clubs and sporting facilities in surrounding towns add to the broader lifestyle.
Local Schools
Mount Tarampa State School
Distance: 0.96 km
State School
Sector: State
Years: Prep Year – Year 6
Students: 60
9 Profkes Road, Mount Tarampa
Phone: (07) 5421 3111
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School Information: Copyright © State of Queensland (Department of Education) 2026. School information is provided for general reference only. Parents and carers should confirm enrolment eligibility, catchment areas, and enrolment requirements directly with the relevant school or education authority, as policies and boundaries may change.
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