Overall score
Chapel Hill
72.6/100
Chelmer
53.9/100
Chapel Hill vs Chelmer, QLD suburb comparison
Chapel Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chapel HillChelmer
Crime rate
Chapel Hill
9.2 / 1k
Chelmer
40.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chapel Hill
104
Chelmer
35
Population
Chapel Hill
10,511
Chelmer
3,325
Metric leadChapel Hill 7Chelmer 12 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesChapel Hill
- Best for familiesChapel Hill
- Best for best valueChapel Hill
- Best for best schoolsChapel Hill
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Chapel Hill | Chelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.6/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.2 / 1k | 40.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 11 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 104 | 35 |
| Population | 10,511 | 3,325 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Chapel Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Chelmer is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel.
Chapel Hill pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Chelmer is the better pick for an affluent, sought-after address and good access to parks.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Chapel Hill, while Chelmer remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.