Overall score
Chermside
54.9/100
Wavell Heights
56.2/100
Chermside vs Wavell Heights, QLD Suburb Comparison
Chermside for retirees; Wavell Heights for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChermsideWavell Heights
Crime rate
Chermside
174.1 / 1k
Wavell Heights
51.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chermside
587
Wavell Heights
210
Population
Chermside
11,426
Wavell Heights
10,336
Metric leadChermside 5Wavell Heights 52 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesChermside
- Best for familiesWavell Heights
- Best for investmentWavell Heights
- Best for best valueWavell Heights
- Best for best schoolsWavell 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 | Wavell Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 174.1 / 1k | 51.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 74 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 587 | 210 |
| Green cover | 23.8% | 15.7% |
| Population | 11,426 | 10,336 |
| 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 Wavell Heights is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Wavell Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Chermside keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Chermside tends to lead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, while Wavell Heights stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wavell Heights, 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.