Chuwar at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,178
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Chuwar.
The postcode for Chuwar is 4306 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Chuwar (4306) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Chuwar has roughly 2,178 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Chuwar 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chuwar's population at 2,178, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,178
Median age
37
Family households
83%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
2,178
Median age: 37
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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 Scenic Rim 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.
3,415
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim 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
Education
Schools in Chuwar.
Local schools for Chuwar
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Government School Catchment
Tivoli State School
Mount Crosby State School
Brassall State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Chuwar.
- What is the Chuwar postcode?
- Chuwar is in the 4306 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- Where is Chuwar?
- Chuwar is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4306. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chuwar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Chuwar?
- There are 20 schools serving Chuwar on this page, including Tivoli State School, Mount Crosby State School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Chuwar?
- Chuwar has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Chuwar?
- Chuwar is close to Blackwall, North Tivoli, Tivoli, North Ipswich, Mount Crosby.
- What is the population of Chuwar?
- The population of Chuwar is approximately 2,178 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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