Overall score
Chermside West
50.8/100
McDowall
58.3/100
Chermside West vs McDowall, QLD Suburb Comparison
Chermside West for investment; McDowall for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chermside WestMcDowall
Crime rate
Chermside West
174.2 / 1k
McDowall
60.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chermside West
182
McDowall
213
Population
Chermside West
6,965
McDowall
7,612
Metric leadChermside West 2McDowall 82 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 retireesMcDowall
- Best for familiesMcDowall
- Best for investmentChermside West
- Best for best valueMcDowall
- Best for best schoolsMcDowall
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 | McDowall |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 174.2 / 1k | 60.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 21 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 182 | 213 |
| Green cover | 15.1% | 28.4% |
| Population | 6,965 | 7,612 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Chermside West reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; McDowall is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Chermside West sits closer to the city centre, whereas McDowall is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Chermside West is stronger for public transport access; McDowall answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Choose Chermside West if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward McDowall for retirees.
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.