Chapel Hill, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Chapel Hill QLD is 10,511 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chapel Hill is $1,084 per week ($56,368 per year). Median rent in Chapel Hill is $555 per week ($2,405 per month). Chapel Hill has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Chapel Hill has a population density of 2,095 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Chapel Hill is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chapel Hill is $2,427.

Population
10,511
Census 2021
Median income
$1,084/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$555/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Chapel Hill vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Chapel Hill is $1,084 a week, 45% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 107th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $555 a week, $235 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 42, the same age as in the typical QLD suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureChapel HillTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,084/wk$747/wk +45%$766/wk
Household income$2,969/wk$1,593/wk +86%$1,637/wk
Rent$555/wk$320/wk +73%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,427/mo$1,625/mo +49%$1,733/mo
Median age4242 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.7%20.4% −1.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Chapel Hill, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Chapel Hill Population

10,511 residents at the 2021 Census.

Chapel Hill Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,084/wk
$56,368 per year
Ranked 769 of 14,663
Median Rent
$555/wk
$2,405 per month
Ranked 354 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,427/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Chapel Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,969/wk
Median rent $555/wk
Rent to income 18.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Chapel Hill against your income

About $12,866 a month
Median rent $555/wk
Left after rent $2,414/wk
Rent share 18.7%

Chapel Hill Schools

13
schools nearby
8
government
1127
avg ICSEA score
9,518
total students
Chapel Hill State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 772 students
1171
ICSEA
Kenmore South State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 684 students
1170
ICSEA
Fig Tree Pocket State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 477 students
1169
ICSEA
Indooroopilly State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,326 students
1165
ICSEA
Stuartholme School Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 815 students
1159
ICSEA
Kenmore State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 520 students
1158
ICSEA
Graceville State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 676 students
1156
ICSEA
Ambrose Treacy College Catholic
Combined · 4-12 · 1,273 students
1139
ICSEA
Christ the King School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 225 students
1127
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Rosary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 221 students
1126
ICSEA
Kenmore State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,973 students
1110
ICSEA
Mancel College Independent
Combined · U · 223 students
1084
ICSEA
Milpera State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 333 students
911
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Chapel Hill, with a map

Chapel Hill Map

Chapel Hill, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
Loading map…

People in Chapel Hill

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (5,196) Female 50.6% (5,317)

Population Density

2,095
people per km²
10,511 people · 5.0 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,234
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.3%
South Africa
3.2%
China
3.2%
New Zealand
2.7%
India
2.0%
Malaysia
1.5%
Iran
1.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
5.5%
Persian (excluding Dari)
1.5%
Cantonese
1.4%
Korean
1.3%
Spanish
1.2%
German
1.0%
Japanese
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
36.4%
Australian
28.6%
Irish
12.4%
Scottish
11.2%
Chinese
9.7%
German
6.7%
Indian
3.1%
South African
2.3%
Italian
2.1%
Dutch
2.0%
Korean
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.3%
Catholic
18.1%
Anglican
11.2%
Uniting Church
4.7%
Not stated
3.7%
Christian (other)
2.9%
Baptist
2.7%
Hinduism
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
61.3% 5,112
Separated
1.8% 146
Divorced
5.8% 480
Widowed
3.6% 299
Never married
27.6% 2,297

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
48.6%
Couple: no children
23.3%
Couple: no children under 15
20.4%
One parent: children under 15
4.1%
One parent: no children under 15
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
12.8%
2 persons
33.0%
3 persons
18.9%
4 persons
24.1%
5 persons
8.5%
6+ persons
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Chapel Hill

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,533 occupied private dwellings in Chapel Hill at the 2021 Census, 13.6% were rented, 42.5% owned outright and 42.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 40 dwellings
Owned outright
42.5% 1,503 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
42.2% 1,490 dwellings
Rented
13.6% 482 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 19 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.4%
2 bedrooms
2.6%
3 bedrooms
26.5%
4 bedrooms
49.9%
5 bedrooms
17.5%
6+ bedrooms
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.2%
$600-$799/mo
2.9%
$800-$999/mo
2.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
24.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.9%
1 vehicle
28.1%
2 vehicles
49.9%
3 vehicles
14.0%
4+ vehicles
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Chapel Hill

Employment

Employed full-time
40.4% 3,133 people
Employed part-time
21.3% 1,651 people
Unemployed
3.0% 231 people
Not in labour force
35.3% 2,737 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
50.7%
Managers
19.9%
Clerical & Administrative
9.5%
Community & Personal Service
6.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.3%
Sales Workers
4.1%
Labourers
2.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
0.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
3.5%
$800-$999/wk
3.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.5%
$4,000+/wk
34.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.2%
$1-$149/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.3%
$3,500+/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.8%
Did not go to work
17.4%
Bus
4.9%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Bicycle
2.7%
Train
1.3%
Walked only
1.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Other
0.5%
Truck
0.2%
Ferry
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
88.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
7.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
43.9%
Postgraduate Degree
26.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.0%
Certificate III/IV
9.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.4%
Certificate I/II
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.4%
Engineering
14.7%
Society & Culture
14.0%
Health
13.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
8.0%
Education
7.8%
Information Technology
6.1%
Creative Arts
4.4%
Architecture & Building
3.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.8%
Secondary: Government
21.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.8%
Pre-school
8.7%
Secondary: Catholic
8.1%
Vocational Education
6.8%
Primary: Catholic
3.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.7%
Has need for assistance
4.4%
Need for assistance not stated
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
763
Asthma
338
Arthritis
285
Heart disease
262
Diabetes
199
Cancer
186
Lung condition
128
Kidney disease
75
Stroke
68
Dementia
31

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.7% 1,033
Did not provide
87.3% 7,127

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.2% 1,815
Not a volunteer
77.8% 6,357

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 30
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 16
Previously served
3.5% 283
Never served
96.0% 7,853

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.7%
1 child
13.1%
2 children
37.1%
3 children
16.8%
4 children
4.2%
5+ children
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
38
1951: 1960
92
1961: 1970
183
1971: 1980
261
1981: 1990
469
1991: 2000
533
2001: 2010
1,115
2011: 2015
568
2016
117
2017
98
2018
91
2019
124
2020
49
2021
14

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.7%
moved in the last year
38.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,992
Moved from QLD
868
Moved: same area (SA2)
137
Moved from overseas
133
Moved from NSW
61
Moved from VIC
56
Moved from WA
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.5%
5: 14 hours
34.7%
15: 29 hours
17.0%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
16.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.4%
Step family: no other children
7.0%
Blended family: no other children
1.1%
Intact family: other children present
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Chapel Hill

The closest suburb to Chapel Hill is Kenmore, 2.1 km away.

Kenmore
2.1 km away · income $1,034/wk · rent $513/wk
Kenmore Hills
2.2 km away · income $898/wk · rent $598/wk
Taringa
3.1 km away · income $973/wk · rent $385/wk
Chelmer
3.2 km away · income $1,282/wk · rent $490/wk
Indooroopilly
3.4 km away · income $928/wk · rent $440/wk
Fig Tree Pocket
3.5 km away · income $1,205/wk · rent $590/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Chapel Hill

What is the population of Chapel Hill QLD?

The population of Chapel Hill QLD is 10,511 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,095 people per km². Chapel Hill is ranked #592 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Chapel Hill?

The median personal income in Chapel Hill QLD is $1,084 per week, or $56,368 per year. The median household income is $2,969 per week. Family income is $3,234 per week. Chapel Hill is ranked #769 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Chapel Hill?

Median rent in Chapel Hill QLD is $555 per week ($2,405 per month). Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Chapel Hill ranks #354 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Chapel Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chapel Hill QLD is $2,427. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chapel Hill?

The median age in Chapel Hill QLD is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chapel Hill a good suburb to live in?

Chapel Hill is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 10,511. The median income is $1,084/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30580. All dollar figures in AUD.