Chermside West vs Stafford Heights
The verdict
Stafford Heights rates higher for transport (70 vs 62). Chermside West is closer to the coast (9.1 km vs 10.3 km).
Scores
Chermside WestStafford Heights
| Chermside West | Stafford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 83 |
| Transport | 62 | 70 |
| Education | 75 | 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 West | Stafford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,965 | 6,992 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,124 | $2,159 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.9% | 48.0% |
| Born in Australia | 71.4% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Chermside West — · Stafford Heights —
Property
| Chermside West | 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 West | Stafford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 933 | 930 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 416 | 415 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chermside West | Stafford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,066 | 987 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chermside West · Stafford Heights
Transport
| Chermside West | Stafford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Chermside West | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.1 km | 10.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.7 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Chermside West | Stafford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,965 | 6,992 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,333 | 7,114 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 0.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chermside West or Stafford Heights?
Chermside West and Stafford Heights have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Chermside West or Stafford Heights?
Chermside West has a higher average school ICSEA (Chermside West 1066 vs Stafford Heights 987; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chermside West or Stafford Heights?
Stafford Heights has the higher transport score (Chermside West 62/100 vs Stafford Heights 70/100).
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