Lama Street in Chelmer represents a perfect blend of established charm and evolving community character. Historical records from 1936 show the street already established in Brisbane’s prestigious riverside suburb, though the intervening decades have seen additional properties thoughtfully added to create today’s intimate streetscape.
With an impressive 95% of properties being owner-occupied, Lama Street demonstrates one of the highest levels of homeownership commitment in the area. While residents stay an average of 10 years, the street shows a balanced mix of established and newer residents, with 33% having called Lama Street home for more than a decade. The street’s property transaction history reflects Chelmer’s desirability as a blue-chip suburb, with early 2005 sales at 31 Lama Street reaching $670,000 and 23 Lama Street achieving $855,000 – figures that underscore the area’s long-standing appeal to discerning buyers. Below, an aerial image from 1936 captures this historic street in its original form, showcasing Chelmer’s established suburban character.
Lama St, Chelmer Residents
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 25
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 95%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 10 years
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 33%
Lama St, Chelmer – As It Looked in 1936
SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON LAMA ST FROM YESTERYEAR
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
| 31 Lama Street, Chelmer | $670,000 | Aug 2005 |
| 23 Lama Street, Chelmer | $855,000 | Feb 2005 |
| 27 Lama Street, Chelmer | $460,000 | May 1995 |
SUBURB PROFILE
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Chelmer in 2025 was $1,313,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Chelmer in 2021 was $825,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3-BEDROOM HOUSE IN CHELMER SINCE 2021: $488,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Chelmer in 2025 was $1,902,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Chelmer in 2021 was $1,213,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4-BEDROOM HOUSE IN CHELMER SINCE 2021: $689,000
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