Cherbourg

QLD 4605 · Cherbourg

1,194 (2021) → 1,247 est. (2025)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,194

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Safety score

Transport score

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.

170.0 km

To Brisbane CBD

110.7 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

75.2 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

1,194

Population

Median age

3.4

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$793

vs NSW median-57.1%

Median taxable income (individual)$44,404/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↓ -25%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 4605 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher7.1%

Born in Australia97.5%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse271 / 26 / 8

Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (2.01%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

Residential

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:

Break & enter dwelling3,015/100k

Steal from dwelling586/100k

Motor vehicle theft921/100k

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Domestic assaultNot reported

Robbery168/100k

129

Non-domestic assault10,804/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 409 (all categories, latest year)34,255 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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.

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 803 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Cherbourg State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 626

Nearby (within 10km)

Murgon State SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 865
St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 800
Murgon State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 818
Silver Lining SchoolSecondary · Independent · 6.1kmICSEA 745
Wondai State SchoolCombined · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 885
Moffatdale State SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 923

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationGympie North station (75.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate7.0% · vs QLD avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

18.6%

Health Care & Social Assistance

15.5%

Education & Training

11.8%

Retail Trade

8.3%

Manufacturing

7.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.5°C

Summer max

21.5°C

Winter max

1,500mm

Rainfall/yr

7.2h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets

00 in suburbCafes/Rest.

00 in suburbParks

0Playgrounds

0Pools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

55 in suburbGPs

11 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

11 in suburbLibraries

55 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets

Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalMurgon Hospital (5.7 km)

Nearest vet18.1 km

Nearest airportSunshine Coast (120.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

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.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

Per 1,000 residents

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

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

Long Day Care

Preschool / Kinder

Total services2

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated

Services per 1,000 residents1.68

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

Services

Aged care homes

Residential places

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

Christian1 in suburb

Total within 3km1

In this suburb1

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

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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 34,255 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 626 (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.