Cherbourg at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,194
Median age 23
The brief
What to know about Cherbourg.
The postcode for Cherbourg is 4605 (QLD).
Cherbourg (4605) sits in the Gympie region of Queensland.
Cherbourg has roughly 1,194 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cherbourg scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cherbourg's population at 1,194, with a median age of 23. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,194
Median age
23
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$140/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
99%
At a deeper level
1,194
Median age: 23
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Gympie Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
7,175
total offences in 2026 across the Gympie Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Cherbourg.
Local schools for Cherbourg
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cherbourg State School
Murgon State School
Moffatdale State School
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Frequently asked
About Cherbourg.
- What is the Cherbourg postcode?
- Cherbourg is in the 4605 postcode, in QLD, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- Where is Cherbourg?
- Cherbourg is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4605, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cherbourg?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $140, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Cherbourg?
- There are 7 schools serving Cherbourg on this page, including Cherbourg State School, St Joseph's School, Murgon State School.
- How walkable is Cherbourg?
- Cherbourg has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cherbourg?
- Cherbourg is close to Moffatdale, Redgate, Murgon, Moondooner, Manyung.
- What is the population of Cherbourg?
- The population of Cherbourg is approximately 1,194 (2021 Census). The median age is 23.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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