Cherbourg
QLD 4605 · Cherbourg
1,194 (2021) → 1,247 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cherbourg is a suburb in Cherbourg, QLD 4605, about 170km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Cherbourg are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 111km inland. Cherbourg has an overall score of 14/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 8/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (2.01%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Cherbourg local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 803 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cherbourg State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 668
Nearby (within 10km)
- Murgon State SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 787
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 822
- Murgon State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 820
- Silver Lining SchoolSecondary · Independent · 6.1kmICSEA 739
- Wondai State SchoolCombined · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 875
- Moffatdale State SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 912
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about Cherbourg
Is Cherbourg safe?
Cherbourg has a residential safety score of 8/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 33,417 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Cherbourg from Brisbane CBD?
Cherbourg is about 170.0 km from Brisbane CBD.
What schools are in Cherbourg?
Cherbourg has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 668 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cherbourg?
Cherbourg has a transport score of 0/100.