Cherbourg QLD 4605
Located in Queensland, Cherbourg sits 262 km from Brisbane CBD, around 3 hours 15 minutes by car. The town has 1,194 residents, a median age of 23, and a median household income of $41,236 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The town fell 5.9% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $100 per week. Cherbourg is characterised by high crime risk and high bushfire risk. 1 school sits within the town boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Cherbourg a good town?
Cherbourg scores a D (10/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit, safety, and community.
Mixed results
1 school
Car-dependent
Walkability 4/100 · 262.2 km · 193 min drive to Brisbane
High crime risk
Fire 69/100 · Crime 96/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 1/10 · median age 23 · 1,194 residents
Liveability Rating
10 / 100 · Ranked #1075 in QLDEach bar is Cherbourg's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Cherbourg?
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Our score
10 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Is Cherbourg safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Cherbourg sits in the high band, with 185 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 23% on the prior year.
185 offences
23.3% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20243 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serves Cherbourg, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 174 students in one school (avg 174)
Primary
Walkability
Cherbourg is very car-dependent on foot — at 4/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Cherbourg.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 312
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Cherbourg: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Cherbourg is home to about 1,200 residents, and skews young, with a median age of 23 against the national 38. Median household income runs at $41,000 a year, with unemployment at 19.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,194
Median Age
23
Median Household Income
$41,236/yr
Census Median Rent
$100/wk
Census Median Mortgage
—
Avg Household Size
3.4
Median Personal Income
$19,500/yr
Unemployment Rate
19.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
3.9%
Total Dwellings
307
Owner-Occupier Rate
—
Houses
88.3%
Rental Stress
12.6%
Mortgage Stress
—
Work From Home
0.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 97.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 94.6%
- Employment Rate
- 23.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 15.5%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Building Approvals: Cherbourg
In the year to May 2026, 14 new dwellings were approved across Cherbourg. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 100.0% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this town: 21 to 50 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 21 to 50 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (1 parcel), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Wakka Wakka People #3 - Part A & B.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Setting
- Elevation
- 338 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
Elevation is the ground at the town centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 4.2 kmOther Non-Metallic Mineral Mining and QuarryingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
EV adoption
In postcode 4605, 0 of 3,642 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.2% (42 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.2%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4605, 911 rooftop-solar systems totalling 6.6 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,852 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 55 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Llew O'Brien Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Llew O'Brien | 42.4% | 57.6% | +3.7 |
| 2022 | Llew O'Brien | 38.7% | 61.3% | -1.8 |
| 2019 | Llew O'Brien | 36.9% | 63.1% | +5.0 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Deb Frecklington Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Deb Frecklington LNP | 72.9% |
| 2020 | Deb Frecklington LNP | 62.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Cherbourg?
Every figure above is a town average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 1,194 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Nearby suburbs
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Common questions about Cherbourg
Is Cherbourg a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Cherbourg is high (96/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Cherbourg?
Cherbourg has a moderate recorded bushfire history (69/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Cherbourg a good place to live?
Cherbourg has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (10/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Cherbourg?
Cherbourg, QLD had a population of 1,194 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Cherbourg, QLD?
The postcode for Cherbourg, QLD is 4605.
How far is Cherbourg from Brisbane?
Cherbourg is 262 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 193 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Cherbourg?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Cherbourg was $41,236 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Cherbourg?
There are too few current rental listings in Cherbourg for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $100, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Cherbourg?
The median age of residents in Cherbourg was 23 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Cherbourg at risk of bushfire?
Cherbourg has a moderate recorded bushfire history (69/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the town relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Cherbourg?
There is 1 school inside the Cherbourg boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
Is Cherbourg walkable?
Cherbourg scores 4/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Cherbourg?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Cherbourg belong to?
Cherbourg sits within the Cherbourg local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much is being built near Cherbourg?
Across Cherbourg, 14 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to May 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 100.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Cherbourg in?
Cherbourg sits within the federal Division of Wide Bay, currently held by Llew O'Brien (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Building approvals · May 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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