Brisbane City Council
Chelmer
Chelmer at a glance
Median house
$660,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$332,640
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
3,325
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Chelmer.
Chelmer is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$660,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $332,640.
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
$660,000
Sales data pending
$332,640
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
3,325
Median age: 41
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20269.45%
Based on $660,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20267.66%
Based on $332,640 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202682%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,325
Median age
41
Family households
82%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
102,155
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Milpera State High School
Graceville State School
Fig Tree Pocket State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Chelmer?
- The median house price in Chelmer, QLD 4068 is $660,000. The median unit price is $332,640. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Chelmer postcode?
- Chelmer is in the 4068 postcode, in QLD, 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?
- Chelmer has approximately 3,325 residents. 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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