Chermside vs Chermside West
The verdict
Chermside rates higher for transport (79 vs 62). Chermside is closer to the coast (7.7 km vs 9.1 km).
Scores
ChermsideChermside West
| Chermside | Chermside West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 79 |
| Transport | 79 | 62 |
| Education | 73 | 75 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chermside | Chermside West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,426 | 6,965 |
| Median age | 35 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,419 | $2,124 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.7% | 45.9% |
| Born in Australia | 59.7% | 71.4% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Chermside — · Chermside West —
Property
| Chermside | 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) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Chermside | Chermside West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 928 | 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
| Chermside | 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: Chermside · Chermside West
Transport
| Chermside | Chermside West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 66 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Chermside | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 20 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.7 km | 9.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.4 km | 9.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.4 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Chermside | Chermside West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,426 | 6,965 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,616 | 7,333 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.51% | 1.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chermside or Chermside West?
Chermside and Chermside West have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Chermside or Chermside West?
Chermside has the higher transport score (Chermside 79/100 vs Chermside West 62/100).
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