Average rent in Chelmer - Graceville, QLD2026

Chelmer - Graceville is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 7km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 7,849 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $490/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 19% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,849

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Brisbane
7 km
Households renting
19%
Separate houses
91%
Flats / apartments
4%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Chelmer - Graceville

Chelmer - Graceville is one of the more expensive parts of Queensland to rent in — the typical renter pays $490/week, around 36% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 79% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (91%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 7km from Brisbane, with a population of around 7,849 and a median age of 40. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Chelmer - Graceville?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Chelmer - Graceville, QLD was $490. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Chelmer - Graceville rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Chelmer - Graceville came in at $490 — 36% above. Chelmer - Graceville sits 7km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 91% separate houses and 4% flats).
Which suburbs near Chelmer - Graceville have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Chelmer - Graceville's $490/week (ABS 2021) include Burleigh Heads, Noosaville, Caloundra West - Baringa. Samford Valley, Bardon, Helensvale sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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