Chelmer

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Heritage riverside elegance in Brisbane's leafy west

Chelmer is one of Brisbane's most prestigious riverside suburbs, wrapped on three sides by the Brisbane River just 9 kilometres from the CBD. Famous for Laurel Avenue, voted Brisbane's best street in 1999, the suburb showcases heritage Queenslanders beneath towering Camphor Laurel trees. The iconic Walter Taylor Bridge connects residents to Indooroopilly, while Chelmer station provides convenient rail access to the city. First settled in the 1860s and developed following the 1876 railway extension, Chelmer has long attracted professional families seeking character homes with riverfront ambiance. The suburb maintains a strong owner-occupier community with approximately 78% of homes owned rather than rented. Chelmer's combination of heritage character, river setting, and proximity to quality schools makes it perennially sought after by buyers seeking Brisbane's finest residential addresses.