Chandler
Household income in the 96.8th percentile nationally tells you a lot about Chandler before you look at anything else. This southeastern Brisbane suburb of 1,475 people sits across 13.54 km2, giving a low density of 108.9 people per km2, and 99.3% of its dwellings are separate houses on generous blocks. The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national figure, reflecting a long-settled, owner-occupier community where 51.1% own their home outright. University qualifications reach 44.6%, which is 14.5 percentage points above the national average, and the workforce skews heavily toward professionals and managers rather than lower-wage roles.
Population
1,475
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,905/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
11
Median House
$670K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price is $670,000, derived from rental data for 2025. Separate houses account for 99.3% of dwellings, with virtually no apartments, so buyers are competing for a very specific product type. The bedroom profile is top-heavy: 77.6% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, well above typical suburban averages, and 3-bedroom homes add a further 19.3%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,467, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 27.6%, below the 30% stress threshold, which reflects the suburb's position in the 96.8th household income percentile nationally. Owner-occupiers dominate, with 51.1% owning outright and 38.5% holding a mortgage, leaving only 10.3% renting.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price is $670,000, derived from rental data for 2025. Separate houses account for 99.3% of dwellings, with virtually no apartments, so buyers are competing for a very specific product type. The bedroom profile is top-heavy: 77.6% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, well above typical suburban averages, and 3-bedroom homes add a further 19.3%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,467, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 27.6%, below the 30% stress threshold, which reflects the suburb's position in the 96.8th household income percentile nationally. Owner-occupiers dominate, with 51.1% owning outright and 38.5% holding a mortgage, leaving only 10.3% renting.
For Investors
Only 10.3% of dwellings are rented in Chandler, well below the national average near 30%, because the suburb's affluent, stable owner base leaves little rental stock available. Weekly rent of $368 against the $670,000 median implies a gross yield below 3%. The vacancy rate of 5.1% is elevated relative to tight Brisbane markets, consistent with limited rental demand in a predominantly owner-occupied area. Development activity is low at 11 applications in the past 12 months. The investment case rests on capital preservation given the suburb's 96.8th-percentile income position rather than yield or volume.
Development Activity
Total DAs
47
Last 12 Months
11
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+37.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 45 runs 5 years above the national figure. University qualifications at 44.6% sit 14.5 percentage points above national, consistent with the concentration of professionals and managers in the workforce. The overseas-born share of 20.1% is 1.5 percentage points below national. Ancestry is Anglo-Celtic dominated: English leads at 586 residents, followed by Scottish (170) and Irish (153). Average household size is 3.2, which is 0.7 above the national figure, and 43.0% of families are couples with children versus 23.6% couples without, reinforcing the family-oriented character.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.3%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
0.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Separate houses account for 99.3% of dwellings, with just 0.7% apartments, making Chandler one of the most detached-dominant suburbs in southeast Queensland. The 4-plus bedroom category covers 77.6% of dwellings, reflecting large family homes on generous blocks. Tenure is deeply stable: 51.1% own outright and only 10.3% rent. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,467 and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 27.6%, below the 30% stress threshold, because household incomes rank in the 96.8th percentile nationally. The estimated median house price is $670,000 against weekly rent of $368.
Mortgage / mo
$3,467
Rent / wk
$368
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$944
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.1%
Unoccupied
24
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
12.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.6%
Couples, no children
1,305
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the local industry mix at 15.7% (73 workers), followed by Construction at 14.4% (67) and Professional/Tech and Education tied at 12.7% each. By occupation, Professionals (169) and Managers (166) are the two largest groups, consistent with the suburb's 96.8th-percentile income position. The unemployment rate is 4.5% and the full-time employment rate is 62.0%. The participation rate of 59.5% is lower than the income level might suggest, because 364 residents are not in the labour force, which reflects the older median age of 45 and likely includes early retirees.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.0%
Part-time
33.5%
Participation
59.5%
Employed
682
Occupations
Top Industries
University
44.6%
Postgraduate
13.2%
Born Overseas
20.1%
Dwellings
447
Transport to Work
Car dependence is pronounced: 87.7% of residents drive to work and public transport use is just 1.8%, well below state and national averages. The low density of 108.9 people per km2 makes car ownership a practical necessity. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on neighbouring areas. Rent-to-income at 12.7% and mortgage-to-income at 27.6% are both below the 30% stress threshold, meaning housing costs are manageable relative to the 96.8th-percentile income base. Only 4.4% of residents (63 people) need daily assistance, a low figure for an area with a median age of 45.
Drive
87.7%
Public Transport
1.8%
Walk / Cycle
4.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Chandler compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chandler a good suburb to live in?
Chandler ranks in the 96.8th household income percentile nationally, with university qualifications at 44.6%, which is 14.5 percentage points above the national average. Mortgage-to-income sits at 27.6% and rent-to-income at 12.7%, both well below stress thresholds. The main trade-offs are low public transport access (1.8%) and no schools recorded inside the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Chandler?
The estimated median house price is $670,000, based on 2025 rental data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,467, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.6%, below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $368, though only 10.3% of dwellings are rented.
What schools are in Chandler?
No schools are recorded inside the Chandler suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. Despite this, the local population is highly educated, with 44.6% holding university qualifications, which is 14.5 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Chandler safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Chandler in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, household incomes rank in the 96.8th percentile nationally, and only 4.4% of the 1,475 residents (63 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage, stable community. The resident stability rate of 79.8% also reflects a settled, low-turnover area.
Is Chandler good for property investment?
The investment case is mixed. Weekly rent of $368 against a $670,000 median implies a gross yield below 3%, and the vacancy rate of 5.1% is elevated for a low-supply market. The rental pool is small at only 10.3% of dwellings. The suburb's 96.8th-percentile income base and low development activity (11 applications in 12 months) support long-term capital values, but yield-focused investors will find limited returns.
How is Chandler's population changing?
Chandler has a small, stable population of 1,475 with a resident stability rate of 79.8%, meaning turnover is low. The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national figure, indicating an aging resident base. Development activity is minimal at 11 applications in the past 12 months, suggesting the suburb is not entering a new growth phase.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
Explore Chandler on the Map
View parcels, zoning overlays, DA applications, schools and more.
Open Interactive Map