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Chinchilla

QLD 4413 • Rest of QLD

7,068
Population (2021)
$42,120
Median Income
72.07 km²
Area
$250/wk
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCommuter BeltMid-Range

About Chinchilla

Chinchilla is a regional town in Queensland's Western Downs, situated approximately 300 kilometres west of Brisbane at an elevation of 311 metres on the Darling Downs. Within the Western Downs Regional Council area, it serves as a service hub for the surrounding agricultural and resource-sector communities, with a population of 7,068. The median household income of around ,549 per week reflects the mix of farming families and workers tied to the nearby gas and energy industries, with a median age of 33 suggesting a relatively young working population.

Chinchilla is widely known as the Watermelon Capital of Australia, producing a significant share of the nation's watermelon crop and celebrating this heritage with the biennial Chinchilla Melon Festival. The town offers essential retail, schools, health services, and community facilities expected of a regional centre its size. The surrounding area has also seen growth tied to the Surat Basin coal seam gas industry, bringing infrastructure investment and an expanded workforce. Its open landscapes, agricultural roots, and community spirit give Chinchilla a distinct rural Queensland character.

Chinchilla falls under postcode 4413 and is governed by Western Downs Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4413
Urban Area
Chinchilla
LGA / Council
Western Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Callide
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.75°, 150.63°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
72.07 km²
Elevation
311m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    16-20 Bell Street Chinchilla 4413 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.7%

29 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,612
Census 2021
7,068
▲ 6.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,060
Income 2021
$42,120
▲ 23.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,527
Born Overseas 694

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 105
  • 2. England 92
  • 3. Philippines 75
  • 4. South Africa 36
  • 5. India 35
  • 6. France 21
  • 7. Chile 16
  • 8. Ireland 16
  • 9. Papua New Guinea 14
  • 10. Scotland 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,943
English 2,574
Irish 684
Scottish 627
German 549
Australian Aboriginal 505
Italian 118
Dutch 92
Filipino 90
New Zealander 51

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,886
Both parents born in Australia
811
Both parents born overseas
509
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.2%
No Religion
34.5%
Hinduism
0.5%
Buddhism
0.4%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
508 (7.2%)
5-14 years
1,098 (15.5%)
15-19 years
401 (5.7%)
20-24 years
438 (6.2%)
25-34 years
1,191 (16.9%)
35-44 years
871 (12.3%)
45-54 years
747 (10.6%)
55-64 years
765 (10.8%)
65-74 years
576 (8.1%)
75-84 years
343 (4.9%)
85+ years
130 (1.8%)

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