Cunnamulla, QLD 4490 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cunnamulla is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4490, home to 1,233 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Paroo local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 737 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$125 /wk
Population1,233
Median age40
Area4591.1 km²
To CBD737 km
LGAParoo

Demographics

Population
1,233
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$994 /week
Median personal income
$591 /week
Median family income
$1,322 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Paroo
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$125 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$729
Rent share of household income
13%

Schools

  • Sacred Heart Primary School (Cunnamulla) Primary · Catholic
  • Cunnamulla P-12 State School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 5 pubs and bars
  • 10 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 90.6% of the 882 resolvable premises in Cunnamulla. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 90.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.4%

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: 380 across the Paroo LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 135 drug offences, 79 violent offences, 58 break-ins.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cunnamulla?

Cunnamulla (QLD 4490) had 1,233 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Paroo local government area.

What is the median rent in Cunnamulla?

The median advertised rent in Cunnamulla is $125/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Cunnamulla?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Cunnamulla covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Sacred Heart Primary School (Cunnamulla) (0.2 km), Cunnamulla P-12 State School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Cunnamulla?

Cunnamulla is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (90.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Cunnamulla?

Across the surrounding area, 380 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were drug offences (135), violent (79), break-ins (58). 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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