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Chelona, QLD 4740

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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High Yield SuburbTight Rental Market

Median House

$500,000

market range $475K-$750K

Median Unit

$500,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

7.4%

1yr Growth

-

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Chelona market and investor summary

Chelona (QLD 4740) runs a median house price of $500K, with houses yielding a gross 7.4%. At 1.3% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 7.4% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.3% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Chelona: people, income and schools

Chelona is home to around 120 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. The median age is 39, broadly working-age, and families account for 71% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $102,000 a year, or roughly $1,960 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to roughly 4.9 times local household income, leaving more headroom than most capital-city markets. Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There is 1 school within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 1 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.

Population
120
+7% over 5yr
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$102,000/yr
Households renting
32%
Family households
71%
Socio-economic rank
5/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
1
avg ICSEA 938
Unemployment
2.7%
Walk score
1/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Chelona

What should I check before investing in Chelona?

Chelona has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong house gross rental yield of 7.4%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Tight rental market (1.3% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Chelona?

The median property price in Chelona, QLD 4740 is $500K for houses.

What rental yield does Chelona show?

The gross rental yield in Chelona is 7.4% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

How tight is the rental market in Chelona?

The current vacancy rate in Chelona is 1.3%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Chelona?

Chelona has a population of approximately 120 residents, with a median age of 39.

What schools are near Chelona?

There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Chelona. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Chelona affordable to buy in?

A median house in Chelona costs about 4.9 times the median local household income (more affordable than most capital-city markets). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.

Is Chelona's population growing?

The population of Chelona has grown about 7% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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