Chermside vs Stafford Heights
The verdict
Chermside rates higher for transport (79 vs 70). Stafford Heights rates higher for education (78 vs 73). Chermside is closer to the coast (7.7 km vs 10.3 km).
Scores
ChermsideStafford Heights
| Chermside | Stafford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 83 |
| Transport | 79 | 70 |
| Education | 73 | 78 |
| 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 | Stafford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,426 | 6,992 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,419 | $2,159 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.7% | 48.0% |
| Born in Australia | 59.7% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Chermside — · Stafford Heights —
Property
| Chermside | Stafford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Chermside | Stafford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 928 | 930 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 411 | 415 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chermside | Stafford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 987 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chermside · Stafford Heights
Transport
| Chermside | Stafford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 66 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Chermside | Stafford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 20 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.7 km | 10.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.4 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.4 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Chermside | Stafford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,426 | 6,992 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,616 | 7,114 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.51% | 0.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chermside or Stafford Heights?
Chermside and Stafford Heights have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Chermside or Stafford Heights?
Chermside has the higher transport score (Chermside 79/100 vs Stafford Heights 70/100).
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