Chermside West vs Stafford
The verdict
Stafford rates higher for transport (83 vs 62). Chermside West is closer to the coast (9.1 km vs 11.2 km).
Scores
Chermside WestStafford
| Chermside West | Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 87 |
| Transport | 62 | 83 |
| Education | 75 | 77 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,965 | 6,978 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,124 | $1,753 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.9% | 46.8% |
| Born in Australia | 71.4% | 75.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.2 |
Growth: Chermside West — · Stafford —
Property
| Chermside West | Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $685 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 933 | 931 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 416 | 416 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,066 | 1,047 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chermside West · Stafford
Transport
| Chermside West | Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 65 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Chermside West | Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 15 |
| Parks | 10 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.1 km | 11.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.7 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Chermside West | Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,965 | 6,978 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,333 | 7,381 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chermside West or Stafford?
Chermside West and Stafford have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Chermside West or Stafford?
Chermside West has a higher average school ICSEA (Chermside West 1066 vs Stafford 1047; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chermside West or Stafford?
Stafford has the higher transport score (Chermside West 62/100 vs Stafford 83/100).
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