The Summit
QLD 4377 • Queensland
About The Summit
The Summit is a small rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, situated near the New South Wales border approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Stanthorpe. With a population of 436 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it is a quiet agricultural community set in the cool elevated granite belt country of south-east Queensland. The locality covers around 16.5 square kilometres and is characterised by rich red soils, orchards, vineyards, and rural properties typical of the Granite Belt region. It falls within the Southern Downs Regional Council local government area.
The Summit offers a relaxed, country lifestyle in one of Queensland's most distinctive agricultural regions, known for apple and stone fruit orchards, cool-climate wines, and scenic granite landscapes. Families and tree-changers are drawn to the area for its affordable rural properties, clean air, and proximity to the amenities of Stanthorpe. The local The Summit State School serves the community's younger residents, while older students travel to Stanthorpe for secondary education. The region's thriving agritourism scene, with cellar doors, farm gates, and the annual Apple and Grape Harvest Festival, adds a vibrant dimension to life in this corner of Queensland.
The Summit falls under postcode 4377 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Accessible via the New England Highway; Stanthorpe (~20 km) is the nearest service town
Small rural town; a car is necessary to access Stanthorpe and regional services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Taggart's Road