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Cherbourg

QLD 4605 • Rest of QLD

1,194
Population (2021)
$19,500
Median Income
31.60 km²
Area
$100/wk
Median Rent
Aboriginal CommunityHistoricRuralCultural HeritageSouth Burnett

About Cherbourg

Cherbourg is a small Aboriginal community located in the South Burnett region of Queensland, approximately 250 kilometres northwest of Brisbane. With a population of 1,194 (2021 Census), it is home to the Aboriginal Shire of Cherbourg, where 96.4% of residents identify as Indigenous Australians. The community sits on Wakka Wakka Country at an elevation of 352 metres, just 6 kilometres from the town of Murgon. Cherbourg has a complex history as a former government reserve where Aboriginal people from across Queensland were forcibly relocated.

Today, Cherbourg is a proud and resilient community with its own local council, health services, schools, and cultural facilities. The Cherbourg Historical Precinct preserves the community history and hosts cultural events. The Ration Shed Museum is a significant heritage site that tells the story of Aboriginal people who lived under government control. Community life centres around sport, family, and cultural connection, with rugby league being particularly popular. Basic services are available locally, with Murgon providing additional shopping and medical facilities.

Cherbourg falls under postcode 4605 and is governed by Cherbourg Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4605
Urban Area
Cherbourg
LGA / Council
Cherbourg
Federal Electorate
Wide Bay
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.29°, 151.93°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
31.60 km²
Elevation
352m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Local service — Murgon 10-15 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
250 km
By Train
N/A (no rail)
By Bus
N/A (no direct service)
By Car (Peak)
3-3.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hours

🛣️ Remote community; nearest regional centre is Murgon (6 km). No rail or long-distance bus services.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small community is somewhat walkable within the town centre, but car needed for travel to Murgon and beyond

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$100
Avg Household Size
3.4 people
Median Age
23 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
101.3%

275 state housing + 36 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,269
Census 2021
1,194
▼ 5.9% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$16,380
Income 2021
$19,500
▲ 19.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian Aboriginal 1,145
Australian 15
English 11
Scottish 5
Irish 4

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,145
Both parents born in Australia
6
Both parents born overseas
7
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.6%
No Religion
45.6%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
114 (9.5%)
5-14 years
305 (25.5%)
15-19 years
115 (9.6%)
20-24 years
91 (7.6%)
25-34 years
161 (13.5%)
35-44 years
126 (10.6%)
45-54 years
120 (10.1%)
55-64 years
106 (8.9%)
65-74 years
33 (2.8%)
75-84 years
16 (1.3%)
85+ years
5 (0.4%)

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