Paroo Shire Council

Cunnamulla

QLD4490

Cunnamulla at a glance

Walk score

64

Somewhat walkable

Population

1,233

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Cunnamulla.

Cunnamulla (4490) sits in the Paroo region of Queensland.

Cunnamulla has roughly 1,233 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Cunnamulla scores 64/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Cunnamulla's population at 1,233, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,233

Median age

40

Family households

60%

Lone person

37%

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)

$125/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$125/wk

Owner occupied

50%

Renter occupied

43%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,233

Median age: 40

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Paroo Shire 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.

515

total offences in 2026 across the Paroo Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences144 (28.0%)
Drug Offences44 (8.5%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order33 (6.4%)
Good Order Offences30 (5.8%)
Traffic and Related Offences24 (4.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

64

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Cunnamulla.

Local schools for Cunnamulla

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Cunnamulla P-12 State School

Prep-12CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

Sacred Heart Primary School

Prep-6CoEdCatholic
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Frequently asked

About Cunnamulla.

What is the Cunnamulla postcode?
Cunnamulla is in the 4490 postcode, in QLD, in the Paroo Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Cunnamulla?
The median weekly rent for houses is $125, for units it's $125.
What schools are in Cunnamulla?
There are 2 schools serving Cunnamulla on this page, including Sacred Heart Primary School, Cunnamulla P-12 State School.
How walkable is Cunnamulla?
Cunnamulla has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Cunnamulla?
Cunnamulla is close to Nardoo Siding, Tuen, Coongoola, Eulo, Widgeegoara.
What is the population of Cunnamulla?
Cunnamulla has approximately 1,233 residents. The median age is 40.

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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