Chelmer, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Chelmer, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Chelmer |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.51235 |
| Longitude | 152.97526 |
| Population | 2,899 |
| Density | 1575.5 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 4068 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 7 km southwest |
Chelmer is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,899. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 1575.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km southwest of Brisbane. Chelmer is located at 27.5124°S, 152.9753°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4068.
Chelmer rests on a gentle slope, its character defined by the broad sweep of the Brisbane River that curves around its western edge. It lies 6.8 km south-west of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 227°T), and is situated 12.0 km north of Forest Lake. Mature trees, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the sky, punctuate the residential streets, their leaves a riot of greens that soften the edges of brick homes and modern builds. The air here carries the humid, earthy scent of Queensland’s subtropical embrace, especially after a summer shower, and the late afternoon sun, when it breaks through the haze, casts a warm, honeyed light across manicured lawns and quiet cul-de-sacs. It’s a place where the cicadas’ insistent hum forms the soundtrack to the day, a constant, vibrating presence that speaks of the warmth and the slow, deliberate turning of the seasons.
The history of Chelmer is intertwined with the ebb and flow of the river and the development of Brisbane itself, evolving from a pastoral district into a sought-after residential pocket. Early land grants in the area hint at a time when agriculture was more prominent, the rich alluvial soil proving fertile for various crops before the steady march of suburbanisation took hold. The local economy now primarily revolves around services and the daily commute to the larger commercial centres, a testament to Chelmer’s appeal as a peaceful, yet well-connected, place to live. Its distinctive character is marked by a certain understated elegance, a quiet pride in its leafy streets and its proximity to the natural beauty of the river, a watery artery that has shaped its past and continues to define its present.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Chelmer, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Chelmer, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Chelmer includes the postcode (4068), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chelmer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |