Chelmer QLD

Postcode 4068 · Brisbane LGA

Chelmer is a smaller suburb in Queensland within the Brisbane local government area (postcode 4068). With a population of 3,325, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $177K per year, with an average household size of 3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Chelmer is $1.4 million, having increased 3.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $630,000 (+20.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $850. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,000.

Chelmer is served by 1 school, including 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 911, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 rail stations, 2 ferry wharfves, 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Brisbane LGA is moderate at 6,244 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Chelmer offers a gross rental yield of 3.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.4M/$1.1M). The price-to-income ratio of 7.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +3.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$1.4M/$1.1M Near Median
Affordability7.9x Moderate
Price Momentum+3.7% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$79,149
Mean Income$118,743
Earners5,448
YoY Change+3.7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.4M
3.7% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$630K
20.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$490
POPULATION
3,325
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size3
HH Income /wk$3,402
Personal Income /wk$1282
Mortgage /mth$3,000
CRIME (Brisbane LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,244
Total Incidents6,244
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations3
Bus Stops2
Ferry Wharves2
Chelmer station, platform 1
Honour Ave at Chelmer station
Wharf St near Bridge St, stop 52
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA911
Total Students333
Government1
Milpera State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 911
Data: 2024