Chelmer QLD, 4068
Chelmer Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Making a move to Chelmer, QLD 4068? It's vital to decide whether the suburb is suitable for you (and your family?). The Homes.com.au suburb profile removes the guesswork by providing the Chelmer median property prices, market trends & demographics so that we can help you justify the price for your future property purchase.
If you are considering packing up and moving to Chelmer, continue reading for a brief history lesson to discover more about the lifestyle and what makes this suburb so popular.
Overview Chelmer is a medium-sized neighbourhood in Brisbane, Qld, Australia, with a population of 23,618 according to the 2016 census. It is categorised as a residential neighbourhood and comprises minimal dwellings. Furthermore, it boasts several magnificent Queenslanders with timber verandahs, broad stairs, and galvanised steel roofs, although substantial brick residences have also been proposed over the years. However, it was severely impacted by the 2011 Queensland flooding, with several houses being flooded by the surging river.
Living in Chelmer Chelmer is a neighbourhood famed for its magnificent residences and attractive Laurel trees covered alleys surrounded by the Brisbane River. Chelmer is the ultimate comfortable communal living, offering a wonderful family experience while only 7kms away from Brisbane's CBD. Moreover, Chelmer has its railway station, giving it easy and immediate accessibility and the relaxation of Brisbane. The Historical and cultural Walter Taylor Bridge connects it to Indooroopilly. Chelmer is also host to several gardens, The West Magpies Football League, adjacent to scenic riverbank paths, local stores, cafés, eateries, and famous eateries, Andes.
History of Chelmer The area was named after the Chelmer rail station, built-in 1881 and was titled after the Chelmer Creek in Essex, England. Initially, the station was identified as Oxley Point and Riverton. Furthermore, E. Smith sold off 226 subdivision allocations of the "Municipality of Riverton on the Brisbane Rivers" Property in July 1884, while Todd Bidder sold off 168 subdivision allocations of the "Chelmer Estate" in November 1901. According to a map promoting the sale, the estate is close to the Creek, Chelmer Rail Station, and the golf course.
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