New Chum at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3
Median age 91
The brief
What to know about New Chum.
The postcode for New Chum is 4303 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
New Chum (4303) sits in the Ipswich region of Queensland.
New Chum has roughly 3 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
New Chum 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.
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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put New Chum's population at 3, with a median age of 91. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3
Median age
91
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3
Median age: 91
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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 Ipswich 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.
35,815
total offences in 2026 across the Ipswich 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.
0
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in New Chum.
Local schools for New Chum
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Government School Catchment
Bundamba State Secondary College
Riverview State School
WoodLinks 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 New Chum.
- What is the New Chum postcode?
- New Chum is in the 4303 postcode, in QLD, in the Ipswich City Council region.
- Where is New Chum?
- New Chum is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4303. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Ipswich City Council region.
- What is the average rent in New Chum?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in New Chum?
- There are 20 schools serving New Chum on this page, including Bundamba State Secondary College, Riverview State School, St Peter Claver College.
- How walkable is New Chum?
- New Chum has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near New Chum?
- New Chum is close to Ebbw Vale, Collingwood Park, Dinmore, Bundamba, Greenwood Village.
- What is the population of New Chum?
- The population of New Chum is approximately 3 (2021 Census). The median age is 91.
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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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