Chermside West vs Wavell Heights
The verdict
Wavell Heights rates higher for transport (83 vs 62). Wavell Heights is closer to the coast (7.4 km vs 9.1 km).
Scores
Chermside WestWavell Heights
| Chermside West | Wavell Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 89 |
| Transport | 62 | 83 |
| Education | 75 | 82 |
| 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 | Wavell Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,965 | 10,336 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,124 | $2,615 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.9% | 54.5% |
| Born in Australia | 71.4% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Chermside West — · Wavell Heights —
Property
| Chermside West | Wavell 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 | $775 |
| 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 | Wavell Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 933 | 929 |
| 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 | Wavell Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,066 | 1,041 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chermside West · Wavell Heights
Transport
| Chermside West | Wavell Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 74 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Chermside West | Wavell 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 10 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.1 km | 7.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.7 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Chermside West | Wavell Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,965 | 10,336 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,333 | 11,081 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 1.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chermside West or Wavell Heights?
Chermside West and Wavell Heights have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Chermside West or Wavell Heights?
Chermside West has a higher average school ICSEA (Chermside West 1066 vs Wavell Heights 1041; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chermside West or Wavell Heights?
Wavell Heights has the higher transport score (Chermside West 62/100 vs Wavell Heights 83/100).
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