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Cherbourg, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Cherbourg is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,277. Elevation: 997 ft (304 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,277 Population 0/sq mi density
997 ft Elevation 304 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$12,675 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$12,675 median income, 19.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$56,400 home value, $282/mo rent

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About Cherbourg

Cherbourg

Cherbourg, formerly known as Barambah, Barambah Aboriginal Settlement and Cherbourg Aboriginal Settlement, is a rural town and locality in the Aboriginal Shire of Cherbourg, South Burnett region, Queensland, Australia. The traditional owners of this area are the Wakka Wakka People. In the 2021 census, the locality of Cherbourg had a population of 1,194 people, of whom 1,151 (96.4%) identified as Indigenous Australians.

People

Population1,277
Median Age23.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$12,675
Per Capita$12,675
Unemployment19.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$56,400
Rent$282
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units511

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Population1,277
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Coordinates-26.2919°, 151.9521°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (737 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$12,675
Median Age23.0 years

About Cherbourg

Cherbourg is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,277. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet (304 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Cherbourg has a population of 1,277 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,586.0 square miles. The median age is 23.0 years, 41% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,277
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
23.0yrs
Median Age
41% below Australia avg
3,586.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cherbourg vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cherbourg is $12,675, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,675 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $244, 83% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 19.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 121 business establishments.

Income: Cherbourg vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$12,675
83% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$12,675
Avg Weekly Wage$244

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.8%
450% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)121

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cherbourg is $56,400, 80% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $282 (76% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 511 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$56,400
80% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$282
76% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units511

Property Tax

Cherbourg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area3,586.0 sq mi (9,287.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-26.2919°N, 151.9521°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 13 km
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 133 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 59 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 1 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in

Cherbourg has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 56°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Cherbourg

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cherbourg State School - - - -
Moffatdale State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cherbourg

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
102.7 FM Toowoomba community radio AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Cherbourg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heritage Museum
The Country Way Museum
The Ration Shed Museum
Wondai Heritage Museum

Libraries in Cherbourg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dermont Tiernan Memorial Library0.0
Goomeri Library0.0
T. J. O'Neill Memorial Library0.0
T. J. O'Neill Memorial Library0.0
Winifred Fisher Indigenous Knowledge Centre0.0

Clinics in Cherbourg

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1419901858

Airports Near Cherbourg

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kingaroy AirportKGYMedium Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Gayndah AirportGAHSmall Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Lyndley Airport-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Mundubbera Airport-Small Airport
Murgon Airport-Small Airport
Nanango Airport-Small Airport
Wondai AirportWDISmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cherbourg

What is the population of Cherbourg?

Cherbourg has a population of 1,277 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,586.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 23.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cherbourg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,675, 83% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $56,400 (80% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $282 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Cherbourg?

Cherbourg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.

How is the job market in Cherbourg?

The job market in Cherbourg faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $244. There are 121 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cherbourg?

The median home value in Cherbourg is $56,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $282. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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