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Chinchilla QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Chinchilla QLD is 7,068 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chinchilla is $810 per week ($42,120 per year). Median rent in Chinchilla is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Chinchilla has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Chinchilla has a population density of 98.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Chinchilla is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chinchilla is $1,300.

There were 1,246 recorded offences in Chinchilla in 2025-26, a rate of 176 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (293 offences).

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Chinchilla Population

residents (Census 2021)

Chinchilla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$810/wk

$42,120 per year

#3430 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

33years

5 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Chinchilla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (3,552) Female 49.8% (3,520)

Population Density

98.1

people per km²

7,068 people · 72.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,918

Family income/wk

Chinchilla 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Chinchilla Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.2% 626 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.8% 673 dwellings

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

Chinchilla Country of Birth

Australia

95.8%

England

1.8%

India

0.8%

France

0.6%

Chile

0.4%

Canada

0.2%

Fiji

0.2%

Germany

0.1%

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

Chinchilla Religion

No Religion

37.0%

Catholic

18.6%

Anglican

14.8%

Not stated

13.7%

Uniting Church

5.6%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.5%

Pentecostal

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chinchilla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Chinchilla Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

37.1%

SAL Tot

13.2%

Other

12.6%

French

10.6%

Afrikaans

7.9%

Australian Indigenous

7.3%

IAL Punjabi

6.0%

Italian

5.3%

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

Chinchilla Employment

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Employed full-time

44.5% 2,045 people

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Employed part-time

19.3% 884 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 125 people

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Not in labour force

33.5% 1,538 people

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

Chinchilla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.8%

Bachelor Degree

22.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.0%

Certificate I/II

4.9%

Postgraduate Degree

3.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.4%

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

Chinchilla Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.4%

Professionals

19.6%

Managers

12.3%

Labourers

12.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.7%

Community & Personal Service

8.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.8%

Sales Workers

4.3%

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

Chinchilla Field of Study

Engineering

26.7%

Management & Commerce

20.4%

Education

11.4%

Health

9.7%

Society & Culture

9.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

Architecture & Building

6.3%

Agriculture & Environment

3.7%

Creative Arts

2.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.4%

Information Technology

1.3%

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

Chinchilla Dwelling Types

Separate house

85.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

13.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chinchilla Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.6%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.0%

$4,000+/wk

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chinchilla Marital Status

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Married

42.8% 2,342

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Separated

4.6% 252

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Divorced

8.9% 486

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Widowed

5.5% 303

👤

Never married

38.1% 2,085

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chinchilla Ancestry

Australian

34.4%

English

30.1%

Irish

8.0%

Scottish

7.3%

German

6.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.9%

Other

3.3%

Italian

1.4%

Dutch

1.1%

Filipino

1.1%

New Zealander

0.6%

Chinese

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chinchilla School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

25.3%

Primary — Government

23.9%

Primary — Catholic

15.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.8%

Vocational Education

9.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.6%

Pre-school

6.6%

Secondary — Catholic

0.7%

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

Chinchilla Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.5% 690

✅

No need for assistance

94.5% 11,753

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

Chinchilla Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.4% 972

—

Not a volunteer

79.6% 3,784

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chinchilla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.6%

$300-$449/mo

1.9%

$450-$599/mo

4.9%

$600-$799/mo

9.3%

$800-$999/mo

11.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Chinchilla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.1%

Did not go to work

9.9%

Car (passenger)

8.5%

Walked only

4.0%

Bus

3.2%

Truck

1.3%

Bicycle

0.9%

Other

0.7%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.2%

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

Chinchilla Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.6%

1 vehicle

35.8%

2 vehicles

38.5%

3 vehicles

14.5%

4+ vehicles

6.6%

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

Chinchilla Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.5%

2 bedrooms

11.6%

3 bedrooms

42.3%

4 bedrooms

39.2%

5 bedrooms

4.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

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

Chinchilla Population Mobility

22.9%

moved in the last year

55.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chinchilla Indigenous Population

8.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,077

Indigenous residents

11,505

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chinchilla Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

633

Asthma

231

Arthritis

193

Diabetes

183

Heart disease

146

Lung condition

115

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Chinchilla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chinchilla Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.6%

Couple — no children

26.4%

One parent — children under 15

12.4%

Couple — no children under 15

9.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chinchilla Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 8

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Previously served

3.4% 161

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Never served

96.4% 4,612

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Chinchilla Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.8% 513

—

Did not provide

89.2% 4,232

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chinchilla Children Ever Born

No children

29.6%

1 child

10.4%

2 children

26.2%

3 children

20.2%

4 children

9.7%

5+ children

3.9%

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

Chinchilla When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

135

2011–2015

114

2016

2017

2018

2019

104

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Chinchilla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

12.6%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

27.4%

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

Chinchilla Household Size

1 person

28.7%

2 persons

33.2%

3 persons

13.4%

4 persons

13.7%

5 persons

7.0%

6+ persons

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chinchilla Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,744

Moved — same area (SA2)

601

Moved from QLD

548

Moved from NSW

109

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Moved from TAS

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

Chinchilla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.6%

Step family — no other children

7.1%

Blended family — no other children

6.3%

Blended family — other children present

0.6%

Other couple — children only

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chinchilla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1,246 total

Theft

293

Drug Offences

188

Traffic

164

Domestic Violence

149

Assault

136

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Fraud

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

Chinchilla Schools

schools nearby

government

965

avg ICSEA score

1,775

total students

Chinchilla Christian College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 462 students

1004

ICSEA

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 288 students

1002

ICSEA

Chinchilla State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 572 students

941

ICSEA

Chinchilla State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 453 students

912

ICSEA

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

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Chinchilla Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,549/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.1%

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

If you earn X in Chinchilla

Your weekly income

≈ $6,712/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,299/wk

Rent share 16.1%

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Income: $671/wk Rent: $209/wk Save: $41/wk

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Income: $776/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk

Chinchilla vs State & National Average

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Pop: 3,536 Income: $920/wk Rent: $465/wk

Ellen Grove

Pop: 3,586 Income: $621/wk Rent: $350/wk

Mundingburra

Pop: 3,594 Income: $727/wk Rent: $270/wk

Joyner

Pop: 3,600 Income: $925/wk Rent: $430/wk

Proserpine

Pop: 3,614 Income: $668/wk Rent: $260/wk

Walkerston

Pop: 3,615 Income: $929/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chinchilla

What is the population of Chinchilla QLD?

The population of Chinchilla QLD is 7,068 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 98.1 people per km².Chinchilla is ranked #1,038 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Chinchilla?

The median personal income in Chinchilla QLD is $810 per week, or $42,120 per year.The median household income is $1,549 per week.Family income is $1,918 per week.Chinchilla is ranked #3,430 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Chinchilla?

Median rent in Chinchilla QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 16.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Chinchilla ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Chinchilla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chinchilla QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chinchilla?

The median age in Chinchilla QLD is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chinchilla a good suburb to live in?

Chinchilla is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,068.The median income is $810/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.1% 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: 30602. All dollar figures in AUD.