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Cherbourg Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Cherbourg Compares
Cherbourg vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Cherbourg | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $793 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $100 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 23 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 19.8% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Cherbourg is a locality 169 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4605. It falls within the Wide Bay region. The local government area is Cherbourg.
According to the 2021 Census, Cherbourg has a population of 1,194 with a median age of 23. The median weekly household income is $793, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 19.8%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 1,151 (96.4% of residents).
Housing in Cherbourg includes a median weekly rent of $100, 307 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cherbourg scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Cherbourg is served by Cherbourg State School.
Cherbourg is part of the Gympie - Cooloola statistical area in Queensland.
Cherbourg Details
| Postcode | 4605 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,194 |
| Median Age | 23 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $793/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $375/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $100 |
| Average Household Size | 3.4 persons |
| Area | 31.6 km² |
| Population Density | 38/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 307 |
| Australian Citizens | 97.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 1,151 (96.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 19.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -26.2892523 |
| Longitude | 151.9568056 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 169 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Gympie - Cooloola |
| Local Government | Cherbourg |
| Federal Electorate | Wide Bay |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 419 (35.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 206 (17.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 287 (24.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 226 (18.9%) |
| 65+ years | 54 (4.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 132 (11.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 69 (5.8%) |
| Asthma | 60 (5.0%) |
| Arthritis | 32 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 23 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 20 (1.7%) |
| Cancer | 17 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 116 (38.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 109 (36.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 61 (20.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 14 (4.7%) |
Schools in Cherbourg
Suburbs Near Cherbourg
Same Postcode (4605)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.