Chandler, Queensland

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Chandler is an outer south-eastern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Chandler had a population of 1,475 people. It is about 16.4 kilometres southeast of Brisbane’s central business district.

The suburb is mostly semi-rural, with bushland and large residential properties, and is close to the shopping areas of Carindale and Capalaba. To the east, Chandler is bounded by Tingalpa Creek, and to the south by the Tingalpa Reservoir. Its eastern edge is the easternmost part of Brisbane’s mainland.

Chandler’s most well-known place is the Sleeman Sports Complex, a large sports and entertainment venue that has hosted major events such as the Commonwealth Games. The complex includes facilities for many sports and a park-and-ride for public transport. The Eastern Busway is planned to pass near Chandler.

The suburb was named after Sir John Beals Chandler, a former Brisbane mayor. In 2010, Capalaba West was absorbed into Chandler, extending its eastern border to Tingalpa Creek.

Population changes have been modest: about 1,422 people in 2011, 1,442 in 2016, and 1,475 in 2021. Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the main language spoken at home.

There are no schools in Chandler. The nearest government primary schools are Capalaba State College (Capalaba), Gumdale State School (Gumdale), and Belmont State School (Carindale). The nearest government secondary schools are Capalaba State College (Capalaba) and Brisbane Bayside State College (Wynnum West).

Chandler has a Chandler Transfer Station at 728 Tilley Road, run by the Brisbane City Council. The Sleeman Sports Complex at the corner of Old Cleveland and Tilley Roads is a major local hub, supporting a range of sports and events.