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Chelona QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Chelona QLD is 120 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chelona is $858 per week ($44,616 per year). Median rent in Chelona is $346 per week ($1,499 per month). Chelona has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Chelona has a population density of 12.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chelona is $1,818.

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Chelona Population

residents (Census 2021)

Chelona Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$858/wk

$44,616 per year

#2652 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$346/wk

$1,499 per month

#3507 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,818/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Chelona Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.9% (67) Female 45.1% (55)

Population Density

12.2

people per km²

120 people · 9.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,624

Family income/wk

Chelona Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Chelona Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.4% 15 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.6% 16 dwellings

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

Chelona Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Chelona Religion

Catholic

36.3%

No Religion

20.2%

Not stated

13.7%

Anglican

10.5%

Christian (other)

9.7%

Uniting Church

6.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chelona Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.6%

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

Chelona Employment

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Employed full-time

43.6% 34 people

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Employed part-time

25.6% 20 people

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Not in labour force

30.8% 24 people

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

Chelona Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.2%

Bachelor Degree

13.3%

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

Chelona Occupation

Managers

36.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

36.7%

Clerical & Administrative

16.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.0%

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

Chelona Field of Study

Engineering

40.6%

Management & Commerce

28.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.5%

Architecture & Building

9.4%

Education

9.4%

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

Chelona Dwelling Types

Semi-detached (1 storey)

76.5%

Separate house

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chelona Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

17.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

23.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

23.5%

$4,000+/wk

35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chelona Marital Status

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Married

61.4% 54

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Divorced

6.8% 6

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Widowed

6.8% 6

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Never married

25.0% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chelona Ancestry

Australian

42.6%

English

27.9%

Maltese

8.8%

Irish

7.4%

German

5.1%

Scottish

2.9%

Other

2.9%

South African

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chelona School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.1%

Primary — Catholic

30.4%

Secondary — Government

17.4%

Secondary — Catholic

13.0%

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

Chelona Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.9% 4

✅

No need for assistance

98.1% 211

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

Chelona Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.7% 11

—

Not a volunteer

85.3% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chelona Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

50.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Chelona How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.6%

Did not go to work

14.9%

Walked only

8.5%

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

Chelona Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.6%

2 vehicles

40.6%

3 vehicles

34.4%

4+ vehicles

9.4%

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

Chelona Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.7%

3 bedrooms

38.2%

4 bedrooms

38.2%

5 bedrooms

8.8%

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

Chelona Population Mobility

13.7%

moved in the last year

29.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chelona Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

206

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chelona Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Asthma

Mental health

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

Chelona Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

8.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

20.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.1%

$3,500+/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chelona Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

64.9%

Couple — no children

23.4%

Couple — no children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chelona Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 11

—

Did not provide

85.7% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chelona Children Ever Born

No children

38.5%

1 child

11.5%

2 children

38.5%

3 children

11.5%

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

Chelona When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Chelona Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

26.0%

15–29 hours

19.2%

30+ hours

19.2%

Did not do domestic work

15.1%

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

Chelona Household Size

1 person

10.0%

2 persons

23.3%

3 persons

33.3%

4 persons

13.3%

5 persons

10.0%

6+ persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chelona Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Chelona Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chelona Schools

schools nearby

government

949

avg ICSEA score

102

total students

Chelona State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 102 students

949

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Chelona Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,958/wk

Median Rent $346/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.7%

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

If you earn X in Chelona

Your weekly income

≈ $8,485/month

Median rent $346/wk

Left after rent $1,612/wk

Rent share 17.7%

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Chelona vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Abington (Qld)

Pop: 60 Income: $606/wk Rent: $270/wk

Beenaam Valley

Pop: 60 Income: $575/wk Rent: $385/wk

Boonara

Pop: 60 Income: $737/wk

Bungaban

Pop: 60 Income: $1,041/wk

Colinton (Qld)

Pop: 60 Income: $510/wk Rent: $295/wk

Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld)

Pop: 60 Income: $717/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chelona

What is the population of Chelona QLD?

The population of Chelona QLD is 120 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.2 people per km².Chelona is ranked #8,425 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Chelona?

The median personal income in Chelona QLD is $858 per week, or $44,616 per year.The median household income is $1,958 per week.Family income is $2,624 per week.Chelona is ranked #2,652 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Chelona?

Median rent in Chelona QLD is $346 per week ($1,499 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Chelona ranks #3,507 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Chelona?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chelona QLD is $1,818. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chelona?

The median age in Chelona QLD is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chelona a good suburb to live in?

Chelona is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 120.The median income is $858/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 30590. All dollar figures in AUD.