Central Highlands Regional Council
Chirnside
Chirnside at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
56
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Chirnside.
Chirnside (4723) sits in the Central Highlands region of Queensland.
Chirnside has roughly 56 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Chirnside 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chirnside's population at 56, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (93% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
56
Median age
52
Family households
93%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$210/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
56
Median age: 52
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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 Central Highlands 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.
2,814
total offences in 2026 across the Central Highlands 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 Chirnside.
Local schools for Chirnside
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Government School Catchment
Capella State High School
Capella State School
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Frequently asked
About Chirnside.
- What is the Chirnside postcode?
- Chirnside is in the 4723 postcode, in QLD, in the Central Highlands Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chirnside?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $125.
- What schools are in Chirnside?
- There are 2 schools serving Chirnside on this page, including Capella State High School, Capella State School.
- How walkable is Chirnside?
- Chirnside has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Chirnside?
- Chirnside is close to Capella, Bundoora, Wyuna, Belcong, Cotherstone.
- What is the population of Chirnside?
- Chirnside has approximately 56 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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