Moving to Childers QLD 4660
What the official numbers say about living in Childers — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $265 a week, against a median household income of $816 a week.
About 64% of homes are owner-occupied and 34% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Childers grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,638 → 1,682 people).
Around 52% of households are families, averaging 2.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Samoa; most spoken languages besides English: Samoan, Mandarin, Afrikaans.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Childers scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (68% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest airport: Bundaberg Airport, 37.4 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 259 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 3 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 3 parks — see them all on the Childers profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Isis District State High School 300 m · Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School 550 m · Childers State School 750 m
Groceries: IGA 150 m · Woolworths 650 m
Parks and reserves: Pioneer Park 200 m · Apex Tramway Park 300 m · Isis Club 450 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Childers, most often seen first: Magpie-lark · Willie Wagtail · Rainbow Lorikeet · Welcome Swallow · Brown Honeyeater · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Childers, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childers here | 1,682 | — | 1/10 | 24% |
| Apple Tree Creek | 726 | — | 1/10 | 60% |
| Buxton | 507 | — | 1/10 | 63% |
| Pacific Haven | 778 | — | 1/10 | 67% |
| Howard | 1,394 | — | 1/10 | 73% |
| Woodgate | 1,521 | — | 2/10 | 48% |
| Branyan | 4,660 | — | 4/10 | 18% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bundaberg — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hinkler — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4660 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Childers profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $265 a week, and about 34% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,638 people to 1,682. It sits about 259 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Bundaberg council, and the federal seat is Hinkler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Childers vs Apple Tree Creek.
Nearby guides: Apple Tree Creek · Buxton · Pacific Haven · Howard · Woodgate · Branyan.
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