Bridgeman Downs vs Chermside West
The verdict
Bridgeman Downs rates higher for education (80 vs 75). Chermside West rates higher for liveability (100 vs 87). Chermside West has a shorter estimated CBD commute (41 vs 53 min).
Scores
Bridgeman DownsChermside West
| Bridgeman Downs | Chermside West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 79 |
| Transport | 52 | 62 |
| Education | 80 | 75 |
| Liveability | 87 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bridgeman Downs | Chermside West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,938 | 6,965 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,878 | $2,124 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.9% | 45.9% |
| Born in Australia | 64.4% | 71.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Bridgeman Downs — · Chermside West —
Property
| Bridgeman Downs | Chermside West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bridgeman Downs | Chermside West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 933 | 933 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 411 | 416 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bridgeman Downs | Chermside West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,066 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bridgeman Downs · Chermside West
Transport
| Bridgeman Downs | Chermside West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Bridgeman Downs | Chermside West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 20 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.5 km | 9.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.5 km | 9.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bridgeman Downs | Chermside West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,938 | 6,965 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,245 | 7,333 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.86% | 1.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bridgeman Downs or Chermside West?
Bridgeman Downs and Chermside West have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Bridgeman Downs or Chermside West?
Chermside West has the higher transport score (Bridgeman Downs 52/100 vs Chermside West 62/100).
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