Chinchilla, QLD 4413 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Chinchilla is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4413, home to 7,068 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Western Downs local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 267 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$250 /wk
Population7,068
Median age33
Area72.1 km²
To CBD267 km
LGAWestern Downs

Demographics

Population
7,068
Median age
33 years
Median household income
$1,549 /week
Median personal income
$810 /week
Median family income
$1,918 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Western Downs
Statistical region (SA4)
Darling Downs - Maranoa
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$250 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Chinchilla State School Primary · Government
  • St Joseph's School (Chinchilla) Primary · Catholic
  • Chinchilla State High School Secondary · Government
  • Chinchilla Christian College (Chinchilla) Combined · Independent

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 5 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 24 parks and reserves
  • 16 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 8 playgrounds

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

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 64.2% of the 4,028 resolvable premises in Chinchilla. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 34.3%
  • Fibre to the Node: 64.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.5%

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: 4,055 across the Western Downs LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,533 theft, 894 drug offences, 500 violent offences.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Chinchilla?

Chinchilla (QLD 4413) had 7,068 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Western Downs local government area.

What is the median rent in Chinchilla?

The median advertised rent in Chinchilla is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Chinchilla?

Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Chinchilla covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Chinchilla State School (0.4 km), St Joseph's School (Chinchilla) (0.5 km), Chinchilla State High School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Chinchilla?

Chinchilla is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (64.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Chinchilla?

Across the surrounding area, 4,055 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,533), drug offences (894), violent (500). 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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