Cherbourg, QLD 4605 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cherbourg is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4605, home to 1,194 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Gympie local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 190 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$100 /wk
Population1,194
Median age23
Area31.6 km²
To CBD190 km
LGACherbourg

Demographics

Population
1,194
Median age
23 years
Median household income
$793 /week
Median personal income
$375 /week
Median family income
$803 /week
Average household size
3.4
Persons per bedroom
1.0
Local government area
Cherbourg
Statistical region (SA4)
Wide Bay
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$100 /week
Rent share of household income
13%

Schools

  • Cherbourg State School Primary · Government
  • St Joseph's School (Murgon) Primary · Catholic
  • Murgon State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 2 libraries

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 343 resolvable premises in Cherbourg. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 562 across the Cherbourg LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 189 violent offences, 126 property damage, 101 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Cherbourg — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cherbourg?

Cherbourg (QLD 4605) had 1,194 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 23. It sits within the Cherbourg local government area.

What is the median rent in Cherbourg?

The median advertised rent in Cherbourg is $100/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Cherbourg?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Cherbourg covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Cherbourg State School (0.3 km), St Joseph's School (Murgon) (5.7 km), Murgon State School (5.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Cherbourg?

Cherbourg is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Cherbourg?

Across the surrounding area, 562 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were violent (189), property damage (126), drug offences (101). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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