An industrial estate, golf course and small shopping precinct are located within the area.

First surveyed in 1863, Chinderah developed into a centre of agriculture with sugarcane as a major industry, currently a source of rum.

South Sea Islanders later arrived and became victims of slavery for the recruitment of blackbirding.

In 2022, as a result of heavy rainfall, Chinderah was battered by floods when the Tweed River broke its banks at a recorded peak.

75.4% of Chinderah residents were born in Australia and 91.5% of people spoke only English at home.