Chermside West vs McDowall, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Chermside West | McDowall |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.5/100 | 62.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 104.7 / 1k | 32.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 21 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 178 | 209 |
| Population | 6,965 | 7,612 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMcDowall
- Best for familiesMcDowall
- Best for best schoolsChermside West
Comparison summary
Chermside West and McDowall offer different strengths across official suburb data. McDowall leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours McDowall; Crime rate favours McDowall; Schools & preschools favours Chermside West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → McDowall, Families → McDowall, Best schools → Chermside West.