Chinchilla at a glance
Median house
$369,000
Median unit
$247,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7,068
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Chinchilla.
The postcode for Chinchilla is 4413 (QLD).
The median house price in Chinchilla is $369,000.
Chinchilla (4413) sits in the Western Downs region of Queensland. The median house here is $369,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Chinchilla has roughly 7,068 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Chinchilla 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chinchilla's population at 7,068, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,068
Median age
33
Family households
68%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $369,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $247,000, roughly 33% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $74,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Chinchilla on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$369,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $247,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
$369,000
$247,000
7,068
Median age: 33
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.62% (median rent $470/wk against a $369,000 price tag). Units yield 7.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 42% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.62%
Based on $369,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.16%
Based on $247,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202654%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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 Western Downs 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.
6,820
total offences in 2026 across the Western Downs 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
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Amenities
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Education
Schools in Chinchilla.
Local schools for Chinchilla
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Chinchilla State High School
Chinchilla State School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Chinchilla.
- What is the median house price in Chinchilla?
- The median house price in Chinchilla, QLD 4413 is $369,000. The median unit price is $247,000.
- What is the Chinchilla postcode?
- Chinchilla is in the 4413 postcode, in QLD, in the Western Downs Regional Council region.
- Where is Chinchilla?
- Chinchilla is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4413, in the Western Downs Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chinchilla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Chinchilla?
- There are 4 schools serving Chinchilla on this page, including Chinchilla State High School, St Joseph's School, Chinchilla State School.
- How walkable is Chinchilla?
- Chinchilla has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Chinchilla?
- Chinchilla is close to Sujeewong, Goombi, Baking Board, Kragra, Greenswamp.
- What is the population of Chinchilla?
- The population of Chinchilla is approximately 7,068 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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