Chandler, QLD 4155 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Chandler is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4155, home to 1,475 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 14 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,475
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $2,905 /week
- Median personal income
- $944 /week
- Median family income
- $3,037 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bonner
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $368 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,467
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Gumdale State School
- Capalaba State College
- OneSchool Global QLD (Wakerley)
- Sinai College (Burbank)
- Belmont State School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Old Cleveland Rd near Bacton Rd
- Old Cleveland Rd near Archer St
- The Sleeman Centre, stop C
- The Sleeman Centre, stop A
- The Sleeman Centre, stop B
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 park or reserve
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 12.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 67.8% of the 637 resolvable premises in Chandler. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 31.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 67.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chandler?
Chandler (QLD 4155) had 1,475 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Chandler?
The median advertised rent in Chandler is $368/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Chandler?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Chandler covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Gumdale State School (3 km), Capalaba State College (3.9 km), OneSchool Global QLD (Wakerley) (3.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Chandler?
Chandler is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (67.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Chandler?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Chandler?
In Chandler, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (12.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Chandler?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Chandler centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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