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Chelmsford QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Chelmsford, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Chelmsford QLD is 100 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chelmsford is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in Chelmsford is $200 per week ($867 per month). Chelmsford has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Chelmsford has a population density of 2.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (24% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chelmsford is $2,200.

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Chelmsford Population

residents (Census 2021)

Chelmsford Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$599/wk

$31,148 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Chelmsford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.7% (55) Female 43.3% (42)

Population Density

2.6

people per km²

100 people · 38.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,416

Family income/wk

Chelmsford Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Chelmsford Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

89.7% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

10.3% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Chelmsford Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Chelmsford Religion

No Religion

23.7%

Lutheran

18.3%

Not stated

17.2%

Catholic

15.1%

Christian (other)

6.5%

Anglican

6.5%

Baptist

6.5%

Uniting Church

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chelmsford Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Chelmsford Employment

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Employed full-time

46.9% 38 people

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Employed part-time

13.6% 11 people

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Not in labour force

39.5% 32 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Chelmsford Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.5%

Bachelor Degree

18.2%

Certificate I/II

18.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Chelmsford Occupation

Managers

31.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

31.3%

Clerical & Administrative

15.6%

Labourers

12.5%

Professionals

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Chelmsford Field of Study

Engineering

36.1%

Education

27.8%

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Agriculture & Environment

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Chelmsford Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chelmsford Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$500-$649/wk

15.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chelmsford Marital Status

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Married

62.2% 61

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Divorced

8.2% 8

🕊️

Widowed

3.1% 3

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Never married

26.5% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chelmsford Ancestry

Australian

47.0%

English

24.8%

German

9.4%

Scottish

7.7%

Irish

6.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

Other

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chelmsford School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Chelmsford Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.8% 3

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No need for assistance

98.2% 165

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Chelmsford Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

30.4% 24

—

Not a volunteer

69.6% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chelmsford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.8%

Walked only

21.9%

Did not go to work

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Chelmsford Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.1%

2 vehicles

36.1%

3 vehicles

30.6%

4+ vehicles

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Chelmsford Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.9%

2 bedrooms

18.4%

3 bedrooms

39.5%

4 bedrooms

23.7%

5 bedrooms

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Chelmsford Population Mobility

3.4%

moved in the last year

12.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chelmsford Indigenous Population

4.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

155

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chelmsford Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Chelmsford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

7.0%

$150-$299/wk

9.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

8.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

19.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chelmsford Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.5%

Couple — no children under 15

35.1%

Couple — children under 15

18.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chelmsford Military Service

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Previously served

8.8% 8

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Never served

91.2% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Chelmsford Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.1% 15

—

Did not provide

81.9% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chelmsford Children Ever Born

2 children

81.3%

3 children

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Chelmsford When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Chelmsford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

25.6%

15–29 hours

14.0%

30+ hours

19.8%

Did not do domestic work

20.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Chelmsford Household Size

1 person

19.0%

2 persons

47.6%

3 persons

23.8%

5 persons

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chelmsford Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Chelmsford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chelmsford Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,292/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Chelmsford

Your weekly income

≈ $5,599/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,092/wk

Rent share 15.5%

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Income: $491/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $43/wk

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Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $75/wk

Chelmsford vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Alice Creek

Pop: 50 Income: $550/wk Rent: $110/wk

Beebo

Pop: 50 Income: $464/wk Rent: $175/wk

Bella Creek

Pop: 50 Income: $433/wk Rent: $365/wk

Coal Creek

Pop: 50 Income: $710/wk Rent: $90/wk

Fordsdale

Pop: 50 Income: $630/wk Rent: $350/wk

Gilldora

Pop: 50 Income: $575/wk Rent: $335/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chelmsford

What is the population of Chelmsford QLD?

The population of Chelmsford QLD is 100 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Chelmsford?

The median personal income in Chelmsford QLD is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.

How much is rent in Chelmsford?

Median rent in Chelmsford QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 15.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Chelmsford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chelmsford QLD is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chelmsford?

The median age in Chelmsford QLD is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chelmsford a good suburb to live in?

Chelmsford is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 100.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30589. All dollar figures in AUD.