South Burnett Regional Council

Cushnie

QLD4608

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.

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

145

Median age: 48

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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 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

Other Offences893 (17.4%)
Offences Against Property740 (14.4%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)300 (5.9%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order230 (4.5%)
Offences Against the Person222 (4.3%)

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

0

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 Cushnie.

Local schools for Cushnie

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Government School Catchment

Tingoora State School

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Wooroolin State School

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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.

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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