Chirnside QLD 4723
Located in Queensland, Chirnside sits 923 km from Brisbane CBD, around 10 hours 30 minutes by car. The locality has 56 residents, a median age of 52, and a median household income of $122,148 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population grew 86.7% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $125 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,517. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
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Serious Road Crashes
2020–20243 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Chirnside is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, 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 Chirnside.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 14%
- Premises covered
- 7
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
Central Highlands (Qld): council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Chirnside is home to 56 residents, with a median age of 52 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $122,000 a year, with unemployment at 13.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
56
Median Age
52
Median Household Income
$122,148/yr
Census Median Rent
$125/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$53,872/yr
Unemployment Rate
13.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
20.0%
Total Dwellings
15
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
5.3%
Mortgage Stress
14.9%
Work From Home
19.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 82.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 83.9%
- Employment Rate
- 54.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 19.6%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,276 a year through Central Highlands (Qld) based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Central Highlands (Qld)
In the year to August 2026, 35 new dwellings were approved across Central Highlands (Qld). That mix is 33 houses and 2 units. Approvals are down 75.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Western Kangoulu People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Climate & Setting
from Emerald Airport, 47.1 kmModerate rainfall — very hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 237 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 597 mm
- 46 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 34.2°C
- 63 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 9.9°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality 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.
EV adoption
In postcode 4723, 0 of 1,510 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.1% (17 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4723, 282 rooftop-solar systems totalling 2.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 655 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 16 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 Colin Boyce Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Colin Boyce | 39.8% | 60.2% | -6.4 |
| 2022 | Colin Boyce | 46.2% | 53.8% | -4.8 |
| 2019 | Ken O'Dowd | 41.3% | 58.7% | +7.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Sean Dillon Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sean Dillon LNP | 71.0% |
| 2020 | Lachlan Millar LNP | 67.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Chirnside
Is Chirnside a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Chirnside is low (34/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Chirnside?
Chirnside has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Chirnside?
Chirnside, QLD had a population of 56 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Chirnside, QLD?
The postcode for Chirnside, QLD is 4723.
How far is Chirnside from Brisbane?
Chirnside is 923 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 630 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Chirnside?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Chirnside was $122,148 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 Chirnside?
There are too few current rental listings in Chirnside for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $125, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Chirnside?
The median age of residents in Chirnside was 52 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Chirnside?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Chirnside, Emerald Airport (47.1 km away), summer days average 34.2°C, winter nights 9.9°C, 597 mm of rain a year over 46 rainy days, and 63 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Chirnside?
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 Chirnside belong to?
Chirnside sits within the Central Highlands (Qld) local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Chirnside?
The average residential rates bill through Central Highlands (Qld) is $1,276 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Chirnside?
Across Central Highlands (Qld), 35 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 75.0% 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 Chirnside in?
Chirnside sits within the federal Division of Flynn, currently held by Colin Boyce (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- 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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