Overall score
Chermside West
61.2/100
Kedron
66.5/100
Chermside West vs Kedron, QLD suburb comparison
Chermside West for investment and value; Kedron for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chermside WestKedron
Crime rate
Chermside West
107.8 / 1k
Kedron
42.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chermside West
178
Kedron
238
Population
Chermside West
6,965
Kedron
9,907
Metric leadChermside West 2Kedron 8across 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 retireesKedron
- Best for familiesKedron
- Best for investmentChermside West
- Best for best valueChermside West
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 | Kedron |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 107.8 / 1k | 42.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 55 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 178 | 238 |
| Population | 6,965 | 9,907 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Chermside West is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Kedron is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Chermside West pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Kedron is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Choose Chermside West if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Kedron for retirees and families.