Chelmer at a glance
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
3,325
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Chelmer.
The postcode for Chelmer is 4068 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Chelmer (4068) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Chelmer has roughly 3,325 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Chelmer scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chelmer's population at 3,325, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,325
Median age
41
Family households
82%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
3,325
Median age: 41
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
26
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chelmer.
Local schools for Chelmer
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Government School Catchment
Milpera State High School
Graceville State School
Fig Tree Pocket State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Chelmer.
- What is the Chelmer postcode?
- Chelmer is in the 4068 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Chelmer?
- Chelmer is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4068. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chelmer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1200, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Chelmer?
- There are 20 schools serving Chelmer on this page, including Milpera State High School, Graceville State School, Christ the King School.
- How walkable is Chelmer?
- Chelmer has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Chelmer?
- Chelmer is close to Graceville East, Graceville, Indooroopilly, Sherwood, Indooroopilly Centre.
- What is the population of Chelmer?
- The population of Chelmer is approximately 3,325 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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