Cushnie
QLD 4608 • Queensland
About Cushnie
Cushnie is a sparsely populated rural locality in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, situated in the Darling Downs–South West hinterland approximately 250 kilometres northwest of Brisbane. Covering over 78 square kilometres of agricultural land, the locality had just 145 residents at the 2021 Census, reflecting its character as a working farming district rather than a residential centre. The Chinchilla Wondai Road (State Route 82) passes through Cushnie from west to east, providing the main arterial link to the nearby service towns of Wondai and Murgon. The Home Creek locality is found within its boundaries, adding to the patchwork of small rural communities spread across this productive region.
Life in Cushnie is defined by the rhythms of the land — cattle grazing, timber production, and mixed farming are the economic mainstays of the area. Residents rely on the nearby towns of Wondai (roughly 15 km north) and Murgon for shopping, medical services, and schooling. The South Burnett Region is known for its peanut farming, vineyards, and wide-open rural landscapes, and Cushnie sits at the heart of this quiet agricultural heartland. It attracts those seeking an affordable, self-sufficient rural lifestyle far from the pressures of metropolitan living.
Cushnie falls under postcode 4608 and is governed by South Burnett Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- TransLink regional coach services — Wondai / Murgon / Brisbane 3-4 hr to Brisbane
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Via Wondai and D'Aguilar Highway to Brisbane
No footpaths; personal vehicle essential for all trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Main Street
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34 Frederick Street