Cushnie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
145
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Cushnie.
The postcode for Cushnie is 4608 (QLD).
Cushnie (4608) sits in the South Burnett region of Queensland.
Cushnie has roughly 145 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cushnie 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 4 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cushnie's population at 145, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
145
Median age
48
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
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)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
145
Median age: 48
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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 South Burnett 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.
5,128
total offences in 2026 across the South Burnett 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 Cushnie.
Local schools for Cushnie
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tingoora State School
Wooroolin State School
Wondai State School
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Frequently asked
About Cushnie.
- What is the Cushnie postcode?
- Cushnie is in the 4608 postcode, in QLD, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- Where is Cushnie?
- Cushnie is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4608, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cushnie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Cushnie?
- There are 6 schools serving Cushnie on this page, including Tingoora State School, Wooroolin State School, Wondai State School.
- How walkable is Cushnie?
- Cushnie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cushnie?
- Cushnie is close to Mp Creek, Greenview, Tingoora, Chelmsford, Wooroolin.
- What is the population of Cushnie?
- The population of Cushnie is approximately 145 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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