Overall score
Chermside West
50.8/100
Everton Park
57.1/100
Chermside West vs Everton Park, QLD Suburb Comparison
Chermside West for investment and value; Everton Park for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chermside WestEverton Park
Crime rate
Chermside West
174.2 / 1k
Everton Park
60.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chermside West
182
Everton Park
211
Population
Chermside West
6,965
Everton Park
10,111
Metric leadChermside West 2Everton Park 91 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 retireesEverton Park
- Best for investmentChermside West
- Best for best valueChermside West
- Best for best schoolsEverton Park
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 West | Everton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 57.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 64.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 174.2 / 1k | 60.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 47 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 182 | 211 |
| Green cover | 15.1% | 3.5% |
| Population | 6,965 | 10,111 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Chermside West is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Everton Park is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Chermside West pulls ahead on housing affordability, plus parks and reserves, whereas Everton Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Choose Chermside West if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Everton Park for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.