Chermside vs Stafford Heights, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Chermside | Stafford Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.2/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 104.6 / 1k | 32.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 34 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 580 | 123 |
| Population | 11,426 | 6,992 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesStafford Heights
- Best for familiesStafford Heights
- Best for investmentStafford Heights
- Best for best valueStafford Heights
- Best for best schoolsChermside
Comparison summary
Chermside and Stafford Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Stafford Heights leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Stafford Heights; Housing (desirability) favours Stafford Heights; Crime rate favours Stafford Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Stafford Heights, Families → Stafford Heights, Investment → Stafford Heights, Best value → Stafford Heights.