Chewko, QLD 4880 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Chewko is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4880, home to 213 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mareeba local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 1398 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 213
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,218 /week
- Median personal income
- $590 /week
- Median family income
- $1,531 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mareeba
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Queensland - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kennedy
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,559
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- St Stephen's Catholic College (Mareeba)
- Walkamin State School
- Mareeba State High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.5°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (25.9°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 2026 mm
- Reference station: Cairns Aero, 45.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 95.6% of the 113 resolvable premises in Chewko. 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.
- Fibre to the Curb: 1.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 95.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,546 across the Mareeba LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,167 theft, 711 violent offences, 679 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chewko?
Chewko (QLD 4880) had 213 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Mareeba local government area.
What is the median rent in Chewko?
The median advertised rent in Chewko is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Chewko?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Chewko covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Stephen's Catholic College (Mareeba) (7.8 km), Walkamin State School (8.5 km), Mareeba State High School (9.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Chewko?
Chewko is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Chewko?
Across the surrounding area, 3,546 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,167), violent (711), break-ins (679). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Chewko?
In Chewko, mean daily temperatures range from 20.9°C to 29.1°C and annual rainfall is 2,026 mm measured at the Cairns Aero weather station (45.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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