Overall score
Chermside
54.9/100
Kedron
61.2/100
Chermside vs Kedron, QLD Suburb Comparison
Chermside for retirees; Kedron for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChermsideKedron
Crime rate
Chermside
174.1 / 1k
Kedron
68.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chermside
587
Kedron
243
Population
Chermside
11,426
Kedron
9,907
Metric leadChermside 6Kedron 51 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Chermside | Kedron |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 61.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 174.1 / 1k | 68.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 55 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 587 | 243 |
| Green cover | 23.8% | 4.8% |
| Population | 11,426 | 9,907 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chermside is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Kedron is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Chermside tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Kedron stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kedron, while Chermside remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.