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Chelmsford

QLD 4606 • Queensland

100
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
38.38 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulAffordable
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About Chelmsford

Chelmsford is a small rural locality in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, situated in the agricultural country approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Wondai and around 50 kilometres west of Kingaroy. Covering approximately 38 square kilometres, the locality had a population of around 100 residents at the 2021 Census, reflecting its character as a quiet farming community in the South Burnett hinterland. The area forms part of the diverse agricultural belt of the South Burnett, which is known for peanut growing, beef cattle, grain crops, and emerging wine production on Queensland's Great Dividing Range.

Chelmsford is a dispersed rural locality without its own shopping or commercial facilities; residents access services in nearby Wondai or in Kingaroy, the South Burnett's largest centre, which offers supermarkets, schools, hospitals, and a full range of regional services. The locality was once home to the Chelmsford State School, which operated from 1910 until around 1972, and the area retains a quiet, pastoral character. The South Burnett is gaining recognition as a wine tourism destination, with a number of cellar doors and rural retreats within the broader region, adding to its lifestyle appeal for those seeking an affordable Queensland rural lifestyle.

Chelmsford falls under postcode 4606 and is governed by the South Burnett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4606
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Burnett
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.26°, 151.82°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
38.38 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4606

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4606, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,276
Median 2023–24
$44,685
▲ 10.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,807

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4606; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled local services — N/A No regular bus services to Chelmsford

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
230 km
By Train
No rail service; drive to Kingaroy then coach or car to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs 45 min – 3 hrs 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 30 min – 2 hrs 45 min

🛣️ Car is essential; D'Aguilar Highway via Kingaroy is the main route to Brisbane. Wondai (~20 km) and Kingaroy (~50 km) are the nearest service centres.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Chelmsford is a dispersed rural locality with no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
100
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the South Burnett Local Government Area, which contains Chelmsford. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,039.6 / 100k
2yr Down 10.4% 10yr Up 78.5%
Motor vehicle theft
477.2 / 100k
2yr Up 12.8% 10yr Up 320.8%
Non-FV assault
985.6 / 100k
2yr Down 13.8% 10yr Up 133.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
17 / 100k
2yr Down 46.9% 10yr Up 456.0%
Steal from vehicle
383.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 86.7%
View all offence categories for South Burnett →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chelmsford known for? +

Chelmsford is a quiet rural farming locality in Queensland's South Burnett region, set among the agricultural landscape known for peanut growing, beef cattle, and grain crops. The former Chelmsford State School, which operated from 1910 to around 1972, is a local heritage landmark.

How far is Chelmsford from Brisbane? +

Chelmsford is approximately 230 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, making it roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the D'Aguilar Highway through Kilcoy and Kingaroy.

Does Chelmsford have public transport? +

Chelmsford has no scheduled public transport. The South Burnett region has no passenger rail service, and no local bus routes serve the Chelmsford locality. A private vehicle is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Chelmsford? +

According to the 2021 Census, Chelmsford has a population of approximately 100 residents across its 38-square-kilometre rural locality in the South Burnett Region of Queensland.

Is Chelmsford a good place to live? +

Chelmsford suits those seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle in Queensland's South Burnett, with access to the services of Wondai and Kingaroy and the emerging food and wine tourism scene of the broader region.

What is the postcode for Chelmsford? +

The postcode for Chelmsford, QLD is 4606, shared with Wondai and surrounding South Burnett localities.

Is Chelmsford a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Chelmsford is part of the South Burnett LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.