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Chinchilla, QLD

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Chinchilla Statistics

Location Details
  • Region

    Southern Queensland Country
  • Population

    6,612
  • Nearest Capital

    291km
  • Nearest Airport

    Toowoomba wellcamp airport 156km
  • Median House Price

    $225,000

Chinchilla is a town and a locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. The town was established in 1877.

Known for its quirky and fun-filled biennial Melon Festival, Chinchilla is a vibrant country town in the heart of the Western Downs. But don’t be fooled by this small town’s size, it belies its population with the quantity of produce grown in the region. In fact, Chinchilla produces 25% of Australia’s watermelons!

With a welcoming atmosphere, country charm (mingled with modern ventures!), affordable cost of living, and a wide range of facilities, the Western Downs really does offer the complete package to residents.

Our relaxed, country lifestyle doesn’t mean limited opportunities either. Our communities have access to high-end health care, quality education, endless recreation, work-life balance and the biggest industries in the country.

Chinchilla
Community

Living in regional Australia gives you access to a wealth of community services, such as hospitals, libraries, bars and eateries.

Data source: Department of Health Commonwealth declared hospitals [2021], Australia Post. Google [2021]

Amenities within 50km of Chinchilla

Hospital
5
Doctors & Allied Health
14
Library
4
Post Office
7
Bars & Eateries
36
Groceries & Convenience
5

Chinchilla
Housing

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Comparison to median State house price

-64%
Property in Chinchilla

Based on LGA data

Median House Price

$225,000

Rental House Median Price Per Month

$877

Attached Dwelling Median Price

$152,500

Data source: ABS, [2019, 2020], LGA updated [2021]

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    Jobs

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    Data source: ABS [2016, 2017]

    Jobs in Chinchilla

    Based on LGA data

    Median Salary Per Year

    $48,178

    Median Personal Income Per Week

    $927

    Median Family Income Per Week

    $755

    Chinchilla
    Education

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    Number of Institutions

    6

    Data sources:

    Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, Wikipedia, 4icu.

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    Schools And Universities in Chinchilla

    Education within 25KM of Chinchilla

    3 Childcare Centres
    chinchilla community kindergarten
    ncc early learners chinchilla
    chinchilla christian college kindergarten

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