Chinchilla, QLD 4413
Western Downs Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4413
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Median house price
$369,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Chinchilla itself.
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Chinchilla at a glance
- Median unit
- $247,000
- Weekly rent
- $500
- Houses · units $450
- Population
- 7,068
- Median age 33
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Chinchilla
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Chinchilla, houses changed hands at $369,000 in 2024, well below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Chinchilla itself. 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.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Chinchilla
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 4°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 543 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Chinchilla
Schools serving Chinchilla: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
Chinchilla State High School
Chinchilla State School
Non-government schools
St Joseph's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 68%
- Lone person
- 29%
- Owner occupied
- 54%
- Renter occupied
- 42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 7.05% (median rent $500/wk against a $369,000 price tag). Units yield 9.47% 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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 7.05%
- On the $369,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 9.47%
- On the $247,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
10,409 offences recorded in 2026 across the Western Downs Regional Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Western Downs Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 543 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 33.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 4.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Chinchilla
- What is the median house price in Chinchilla?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Chinchilla, QLD 4413 is $369,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Chinchilla itself. The median unit price is $247,000.
- How much is my house worth in Chinchilla?
- A useful starting point is the Chinchilla median house price of $369,000 (units $247,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Chinchilla a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Chinchilla is 7.0%: the median weekly house rent is $500 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $369,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Chinchilla: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Chinchilla is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Western Downs Regional Council area, QLD 4413.
- What is the average rent in Chinchilla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $450.
- 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, Kragra, Rywung, Blackswamp.
- 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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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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