Chelmsford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
100
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Chelmsford.
The postcode for Chelmsford is 4606 (QLD).
Chelmsford (4606) sits in the South Burnett region of Queensland.
Chelmsford has roughly 100 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Chelmsford scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chelmsford's population at 100, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
100
Median age
54
Family households
78%
Lone person
22%
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· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
100
Median age: 54
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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 South Burnett Regional 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.
5,128
total offences in 2026 across the South Burnett Regional 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chelmsford.
Local schools for Chelmsford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wheatlands State School
Wondai State School
Tingoora State School
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Frequently asked
About Chelmsford.
- What is the Chelmsford postcode?
- Chelmsford is in the 4606 postcode, in QLD, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- Where is Chelmsford?
- Chelmsford is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4606, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chelmsford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Chelmsford?
- There are 4 schools serving Chelmsford on this page, including Wheatlands State School, Wondai State School, Silver Lining School.
- How walkable is Chelmsford?
- Chelmsford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Chelmsford?
- Chelmsford is close to Greenview, Leafdale, Fairdale, Wondai, Wheatlands.
- What is the population of Chelmsford?
- The population of Chelmsford is approximately 100 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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