Overall score
Chermside
65.6/100
Stafford Heights
66.1/100
Chermside vs Stafford Heights, QLD suburb comparison
Stafford Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChermsideStafford Heights
Crime rate
Chermside
107.7 / 1k
Stafford Heights
37.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chermside
580
Stafford Heights
123
Population
Chermside
11,426
Stafford Heights
6,992
Metric leadChermside 4Stafford Heights 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesStafford Heights
- Best for familiesStafford Heights
- Best for investmentStafford Heights
- Best for best valueStafford Heights
- Best for best schoolsStafford Heights
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 | Stafford Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.6/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 107.7 / 1k | 37.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 9 |
| 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 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chermside is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Stafford Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Stafford Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Chermside keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Chermside pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Stafford Heights is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Chermside suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Stafford Heights is the stronger match for retirees and families.