Chelmer
QLDChelmer is a declining suburb in QLD with 3,325 residents.
- SAL code
- 30588
- SA2
- 304031092
- Population
- 3,325
Chelmer, QLD had 3,325 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 1.2% decline over the last five years. The predominant age group is 5-14 years, and the median age sits at 41. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $3,000 a month. Around 82.0% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 43.6%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 94.6% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 7 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?3,325
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
-1.2%
3yr: +1.3% · 10yr: +4.9%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$3,402/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
41
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?10/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?1.8%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
1
1 secondary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?1
in suburb
Parks & green space
?7
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?21
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Chelmer - Graceville (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Chelmer suburb alone is ~3,325 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 6,612 to 8,015 over 24 years, averaging 0.8% per year.
Schools
1 in suburbSector
1 public
Type
1 secondary
Total enrolment
222
Avg per school
222
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 0.6%Almost entirely detached houses (94.6%), owner-occupied (82.0%).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
This suburb falls outside every bushfire polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: QLD Reconstruction Authority — Bushfire Prone Area + Floodplain Assessment Overlay.
Flood risk
Source: QLD Local Government Flood Planning Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
7 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDR | Low Density Residential ZoneResidential | 37.7% | 0.54 km² |
| CR | Character Residential ZoneResidential | 23.0% | 0.33 km² |
| SR | Sport and Recreation ZoneRecreation | 6.7% | 0.10 km² |
| CF | Community Facilities ZoneSpecial use | 3.9% | 0.06 km² |
| OS | Open Space Zoneparks | 3.7% | 0.05 km² |
| SP | Special Purpose ZoneSpecial use | 2.9% | 0.04 km² |
| NC | Neighbourhood Centre ZoneBusiness | 0.2% | 2,723 m² |
Source: QLD DSDILGP Local Government Planning Scheme Zones (ZONE_QLD/2026-05-12/be11464ce5af1cd4) · As of May 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.