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Cherbourg QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cherbourg, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cherbourg QLD is 1,194 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cherbourg is $375 per week ($19,500 per year). Median rent in Cherbourg is $100 per week ($433 per month). Cherbourg has a median age of 23 years, younger than the national median of 38. Cherbourg has a population density of 37.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

There were 834 recorded offences in Cherbourg in 2025-26, a rate of 698 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (246 offences).

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Cherbourg Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cherbourg Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$375/wk

$19,500 per year

#8799 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$100/wk

$433 per month

#8615 of 14,663

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Median Age

23years

15 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.4 · 1 per bedroom

Cherbourg Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (578) Female 51.5% (614)

Population Density

37.8

people per km²

1,194 people · 31.6 km²

Households

3.4

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$803

Family income/wk

Cherbourg Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cherbourg Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Cherbourg Religion

No Religion

46.2%

Baptist

23.5%

Catholic

10.9%

Not stated

5.6%

Othr Protestnt

5.3%

Anglican

5.2%

Pentecostal

2.8%

Christian (other)

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cherbourg Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

33.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

29.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

19.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Cherbourg Languages Spoken at Home

Other

52.9%

Australian Indigenous

47.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Cherbourg Employment

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Employed full-time

15.8% 116 people

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Employed part-time

7.3% 54 people

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Unemployed

5.9% 43 people

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Not in labour force

71.0% 522 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Cherbourg Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.2%

Certificate I/II

12.3%

Bachelor Degree

6.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Cherbourg Occupation

Community & Personal Service

36.9%

Professionals

17.5%

Labourers

15.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.8%

Managers

6.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Cherbourg Field of Study

Society & Culture

27.0%

Management & Commerce

16.9%

Education

15.7%

Engineering

12.4%

Architecture & Building

11.2%

Health

9.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Cherbourg Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cherbourg Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

8.7%

$500-$649/wk

12.5%

$650-$799/wk

14.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

3.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.4%

$4,000+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cherbourg Marital Status

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Married

9.3% 72

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Separated

1.2% 9

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Divorced

1.3% 10

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Widowed

2.7% 21

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Never married

85.6% 666

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cherbourg Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

92.9%

Other

4.2%

Australian

1.2%

English

0.9%

Scottish

0.4%

Irish

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cherbourg School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

49.4%

Secondary — Government

24.9%

Primary — Catholic

14.5%

Pre-school

5.3%

Vocational Education

2.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.7%

Secondary — Catholic

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Cherbourg Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.1% 94

✅

No need for assistance

95.9% 2,174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Cherbourg Volunteering

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Volunteer

3.9% 29

—

Not a volunteer

96.1% 708

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cherbourg How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.3%

Walked only

23.7%

Car (passenger)

11.2%

Did not go to work

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Cherbourg Car Ownership

0 vehicles

38.7%

1 vehicle

36.3%

2 vehicles

20.3%

3 vehicles

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Cherbourg Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.5%

2 bedrooms

18.8%

3 bedrooms

31.8%

4 bedrooms

34.1%

5 bedrooms

9.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Cherbourg Population Mobility

6.6%

moved in the last year

24.1%

moved in the last 5 years

20.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

29.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cherbourg Indigenous Population

98.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

2,312

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cherbourg Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Mental health

Kidney disease

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Asthma

Arthritis

Dementia

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Cherbourg Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.6%

$1-$149/wk

2.4%

$150-$299/wk

36.0%

$300-$399/wk

12.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

4.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

0.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cherbourg Family Structure

One parent — children under 15

48.1%

Couple — children under 15

30.0%

One parent — no children under 15

9.9%

Couple — no children

6.3%

Couple — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cherbourg Military Service

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Previously served

0.8% 6

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Never served

99.2% 734

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cherbourg Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 114

—

Did not provide

84.4% 615

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cherbourg Children Ever Born

No children

30.7%

1 child

16.7%

2 children

14.4%

3 children

13.1%

4 children

16.0%

5+ children

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Cherbourg Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

23.4%

15–29 hours

12.9%

30+ hours

12.5%

Did not do domestic work

31.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Cherbourg Household Size

1 person

22.6%

2 persons

15.7%

3 persons

21.0%

4 persons

13.1%

5 persons

9.5%

6+ persons

18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cherbourg Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,063

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Cherbourg Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

68.8%

Step family — no other children

10.4%

Other couple — children only

9.1%

Blended family — no other children

6.5%

Intact family — other children present

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cherbourg Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 834 total

Assault

246

Domestic Violence

166

Drug Offences

150

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Theft

Sexual Offences

Traffic

Weapons

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Cherbourg Schools

schools nearby

government

626

avg ICSEA score

174

total students

Cherbourg State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 174 students

626

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Cherbourg Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $793/wk

Median Rent $100/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Cherbourg

Your weekly income

≈ $3,436/month

Median rent $100/wk

Left after rent $693/wk

Rent share 12.6%

Cherbourg vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Hampden (Qld)

Pop: 598 Income: $787/wk Rent: $250/wk

Glendale (Qld)

Pop: 600 Income: $978/wk Rent: $360/wk

Prince Henry Heights

Pop: 600 Income: $1,142/wk Rent: $413/wk

Taabinga

Pop: 601 Income: $665/wk Rent: $288/wk

Dugandan

Pop: 602 Income: $599/wk Rent: $300/wk

Sumner

Pop: 603 Income: $1,002/wk Rent: $445/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cherbourg

What is the population of Cherbourg QLD?

The population of Cherbourg QLD is 1,194 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 37.8 people per km².Cherbourg is ranked #3,713 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cherbourg?

The median personal income in Cherbourg QLD is $375 per week, or $19,500 per year.The median household income is $793 per week.Family income is $803 per week.Cherbourg is ranked #8,799 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cherbourg?

Median rent in Cherbourg QLD is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 12.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cherbourg ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Cherbourg?

The median age in Cherbourg QLD is 23 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cherbourg a good suburb to live in?

Cherbourg is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,194.The median income is $375/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30592. All dollar figures in AUD.