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Chevallum QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Chevallum QLD is 467 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chevallum is $700 per week ($36,400 per year). Median rent in Chevallum is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Chevallum has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Chevallum has a population density of 52.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Chevallum is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Croatian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chevallum is $2,817.

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Chevallum Population

residents (Census 2021)

Chevallum Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$700/wk

$36,400 per year

#5484 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,817/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Chevallum Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (240) Female 48.8% (229)

Population Density

52.5

people per km²

467 people · 8.9 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,012

Family income/wk

Chevallum Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Chevallum Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.8% 52 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.2% 59 dwellings

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

Chevallum Country of Birth

Australia

91.9%

England

8.1%

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

Chevallum Religion

No Religion

51.6%

Anglican

13.7%

Catholic

13.5%

Not stated

7.8%

Pentecostal

5.2%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.5%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chevallum Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Chevallum Languages Spoken at Home

Croatian

50.0%

French

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Chevallum Employment

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Employed full-time

35.9% 123 people

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Employed part-time

23.9% 82 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 13 people

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Not in labour force

36.4% 125 people

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

Chevallum Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.8%

Bachelor Degree

23.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

Postgraduate Degree

9.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.6%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

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

Chevallum Occupation

Professionals

25.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.3%

Managers

13.7%

Labourers

10.1%

Clerical & Administrative

10.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.6%

Community & Personal Service

7.2%

Sales Workers

2.9%

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

Chevallum Field of Study

Health

20.8%

Management & Commerce

16.8%

Engineering

14.8%

Architecture & Building

14.8%

Education

8.7%

Society & Culture

8.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.7%

Creative Arts

2.0%

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

Chevallum Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chevallum Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.9%

$800-$999/wk

3.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.1%

$4,000+/wk

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chevallum Marital Status

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Married

54.6% 209

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Separated

2.3% 9

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Divorced

12.0% 46

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Widowed

3.1% 12

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Never married

27.9% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chevallum Ancestry

Australian

34.2%

English

34.2%

Irish

8.8%

Scottish

6.4%

Other

5.9%

German

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Dutch

1.4%

Italian

1.0%

Croatian

0.8%

Russian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chevallum School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

29.9%

Primary — Government

24.1%

Secondary — Government

16.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.6%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Pre-school

5.7%

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

Chevallum Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.5% 58

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No need for assistance

93.5% 839

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

Chevallum Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.5% 68

—

Not a volunteer

81.5% 299

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chevallum Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

36.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

24.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Chevallum How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.7%

Did not go to work

11.5%

Walked only

6.6%

Car (passenger)

2.7%

Truck

2.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.6%

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

Chevallum Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.1%

2 vehicles

36.1%

3 vehicles

22.9%

4+ vehicles

29.9%

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

Chevallum Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.9%

2 bedrooms

9.5%

3 bedrooms

32.1%

4 bedrooms

35.8%

5 bedrooms

12.4%

6+ bedrooms

7.3%

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

Chevallum Population Mobility

15.7%

moved in the last year

38.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chevallum Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

883

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chevallum Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Chevallum Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

7.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chevallum Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.8%

Couple — no children

27.8%

Couple — no children under 15

19.8%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chevallum Military Service

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Previously served

3.3% 12

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Never served

96.7% 353

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Chevallum Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 56

—

Did not provide

84.7% 310

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chevallum Children Ever Born

No children

27.5%

1 child

9.4%

2 children

38.1%

3 children

18.1%

4 children

6.9%

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

Chevallum When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

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

Chevallum Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.1%

5–14 hours

26.9%

15–29 hours

16.0%

30+ hours

15.4%

Did not do domestic work

22.6%

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

Chevallum Household Size

1 person

7.9%

2 persons

36.7%

3 persons

13.7%

4 persons

23.0%

5 persons

10.1%

6+ persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chevallum Where Residents Moved From

Same address

375

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Chevallum Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.1%

Step family — no other children

8.7%

Blended family — no other children

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chevallum Schools

schools nearby

government

1097

avg ICSEA score

2,204

total students

Sunshine Coast Grammar School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,472 students

1133

ICSEA

Montessori International College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 276 students

1104

ICSEA

Chevallum State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 456 students

1054

ICSEA

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

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Chevallum Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,016/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.4%

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

If you earn X in Chevallum

Your weekly income

≈ $8,736/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,726/wk

Rent share 14.4%

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Chevallum vs State & National Average

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Pop: 234 Income: $623/wk Rent: $300/wk

Vernor

Pop: 235 Income: $690/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Pop: 235 Income: $637/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Pop: 236 Income: $673/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chevallum

What is the population of Chevallum QLD?

The population of Chevallum QLD is 467 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 52.5 people per km².Chevallum is ranked #5,137 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Chevallum?

The median personal income in Chevallum QLD is $700 per week, or $36,400 per year.The median household income is $2,016 per week.Family income is $2,012 per week.Chevallum is ranked #5,484 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Chevallum?

Median rent in Chevallum QLD is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 14.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Chevallum ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Chevallum?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chevallum QLD is $2,817. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chevallum?

The median age in Chevallum QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chevallum a good suburb to live in?

Chevallum is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 467.The median income is $700/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.4% 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: 30598. All dollar figures in AUD.