Chelmer - Graceville

Chelmer - Graceville has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Chelmer - Graceville's population was around 8,151 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents an increase of 302 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,849. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,059 in June 2024 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,515 persons per square kilometer, placing Chelmer - Graceville in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 and based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The area is expected to expand by 636 persons to reach an estimated population of around 8,787 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 6.7% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Chelmer - Graceville, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Chelmer - Graceville has recorded approximately 22 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 111 homes. As of FY-26, nine approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years has resulted in adequate housing supply relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average value of $545,000, indicating that developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year, commercial approvals amount to $771,000, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Brisbane. Chelmer - Graceville shows approximately 58% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 36th percentile nationally, implying limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties. Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of 461 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate Chelmer - Graceville will gain 544 residents by 2041, suggesting that current construction levels should adequately meet demand and create favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth exceeding current forecasts.

Population forecasts indicate Chelmer - Graceville will gain 544 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Chelmer - Graceville has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Centenary Motorway Bypass, Queensland Tennis Centre Upgrade, Oxley Creek Transformation, and 525-Home Indooroopilly Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Chelmer - Graceville performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Chelmer - Graceville has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 1.5%.

In this month, 4,397 residents are employed, which is 2.5% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 68.7%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Notably, the area has a high concentration in professional & technical jobs, with levels at 1.9 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction is under-represented, accounting for only 5.7% of Chelmer - Graceville's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.9%, and employment declined by 3.4%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%. Statewide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs) as of 25-Nov, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Job and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate that national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Chelmer - Graceville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Chelmer - Graceville SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $61,595. The average income stood at $93,473. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to the Greater Brisbane levels of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Considering Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for median income would be approximately $70,212 as of September 2025, with average income estimated at around $106,550 during the same period. Census 2021 income data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Chelmer - Graceville rank highly nationally, between the 92nd and 98th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 38.1% of locals (3,105 people) fall into the $4000+ category, differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 33.3%. The area exhibits considerable affluence with 52.8% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.2% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Chelmer - Graceville is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Chelmer-Graceville, as per the latest Census evaluation, 90.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 9.5% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Brisbane's metropolitan area, where 48.9% of dwellings are houses and 51.1% are other types. Home ownership in Chelmer-Graceville stood at 37.4%, with mortgaged properties making up 43.2% and rented dwellings accounting for 19.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,800, surpassing Brisbane's metropolitan average of $2,167. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Chelmer-Graceville was $490, higher than Brisbane's metro average of $410. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Chelmer-Graceville were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Chelmer - Graceville features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.9% of all households, including 46.9% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.1%, with lone person households at 16.1% and group households making up 3.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.5.

Chelmer - Graceville shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Chelmer-Graceville is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 55.9% of residents aged 15 years or older hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. This educational advantage is driven by a high proportion of bachelor degrees (34.9%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.3%) and graduate diplomas (5.7%). Vocational pathways are also well-represented, with advanced diplomas accounting for 8.9% and certificates for 9.9%.

Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 35.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (12.2%), secondary education (11.1%), and tertiary education (7.9%).

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis in Chelmer-Graceville shows 35 active public transport stops operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 78 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 3,423 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 251 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 489 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 97 weekly trips per individual stop.

Chelmer - Graceville's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Chelmer - Graceville. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population and nears the nation's average across older, at-risk cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (5,558 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.5% and 6.9% of residents respectively. 73.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.7% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 16.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,328 people), which is higher than the 14.4% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Chelmer - Graceville was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Chelmer-Graceville showed above-average cultural diversity, with 12.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.0% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 52.0%. Judaism's representation was notable at 0.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.3%.

Top ancestry groups were English (28.4%), Australian (23.1%), and Irish (10.8%). Scottish (10.1%) and Welsh (0.8%) were overrepresented, while South African (0.9%) showed a slight increase compared to regional figures.

Chelmer - Graceville's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Chelmer - Graceville is 40 years, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and slightly exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 45-54 age group makes up 16.7% of the local population, compared to 12.9% in Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 7.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.4% to 15.6%, and the 75-84 cohort has risen from 4.2% to 5.7%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 17.3% to 16.0%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 5.2% to 4.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Chelmer - Graceville, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 58% (265 people), reaching 728 from 462. This growth is part of a broader trend of demographic aging, as residents aged 65 and older are projected to account for 62% of population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.