Chevallum
QLDChevallum is a growing suburb in QLD with 467 residents.
- SAL code
- 30598
- SA2
- 316061444
- Population
- 467
- LGA
- Sunshine Coast
Chevallum, QLD had 467 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 17.2% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 45-54 years, and the median age sits at 45. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,817 a month. Around 78.1% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 41.5%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. There is 1 school located inside the suburb. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?467
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+17.2%
3yr: +10.9% · 10yr: +25.6%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,016/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
45
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?6/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?3.1%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
1
1 primary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?1
1 OSHC
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?392
Sunshine Coast · Feb 2026
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 — Palmwoods (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Chevallum suburb alone is ~467 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 8,062 to 13,537 over 24 years, averaging 2.2% per year.
Schools
1 in suburbSector
1 public
Type
1 primary
Total enrolment
469
Avg per school
469
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
Almost entirely detached houses (100%), owner-occupied (78.1%).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: QLD QRA Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
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.
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
4 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RURAL ZONE | Rural ZoneOther | 87.3% | 7.76 km² |
| LOW IMPACT INDUSTRY ZONE | Low Impact Industry ZoneIndustrial | 6.0% | 0.53 km² |
| COMMUNITY FACILITIES ZONE | Community Facilities ZoneOther | 0.6% | 0.06 km² |
| OPEN SPACE ZONE | Open Space ZoneRecreation | 0.3% | 0.03 km² |
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.