Chelmer vs Indooroopilly
Indooroopilly scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Indooroopilly (1139) sits above Chelmer (1133). Chelmer skews owner-occupied (82%), Indooroopilly runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
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Chelmer and Indooroopilly side by side
| Measure | Chelmer | Indooroopilly |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,593,500 |
| Median unit | – | $646,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1200/wk | $785/wk |
| Unit rent | $490/wk | $740/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1133 | 1139 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 100 |
| Transit score | 30 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,325 | 13,622 |
| Median age | 41 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 971 mm | 971 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Indooroopilly edges out on average school ICSEA (1139 vs 1133). Chelmer also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chelmer vs Indooroopilly: common questions
Does Chelmer or Indooroopilly have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Indooroopilly scores 1139 vs 1133 in Chelmer. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Chelmer or Indooroopilly?
Indooroopilly scores 100/100 on walkability vs 26/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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