Chermside West vs McDowall
The verdict
Chermside West rates higher for liveability (100 vs 88). McDowall rates higher for education (80 vs 75). Chermside West is closer to the coast (9.1 km vs 10.6 km).
Scores
Chermside WestMcDowall
| Chermside West | McDowall | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 75 |
| Transport | 62 | 58 |
| Education | 75 | 80 |
| Liveability | 100 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chermside West | McDowall | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,965 | 7,612 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,124 | $2,486 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.9% | 51.7% |
| Born in Australia | 71.4% | 73.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Chermside West — · McDowall —
Property
| Chermside West | McDowall | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $715 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Chermside West | McDowall | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 933 | 933 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 416 | 420 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chermside West | McDowall | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,066 | 1,123 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chermside West · McDowall
Transport
| Chermside West | McDowall | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Chermside West | McDowall | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.1 km | 10.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.7 km | 10.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Chermside West | McDowall | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,965 | 7,612 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,333 | 8,437 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 2.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chermside West or McDowall?
Chermside West and McDowall have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Chermside West or McDowall?
McDowall has a higher average school ICSEA (Chermside West 1066 vs McDowall 1123; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chermside West or McDowall?
Chermside West has the higher transport score (Chermside West 62/100 vs McDowall 58/100).
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