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QLD · Brisbane Council
Chermside West, 4032
Est. population · Jun 2025
7,300
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.2%
Median age
39
Median income
$2,124/wk
Employment rate
60.4%
Languages at home
18.7%non-English
Most common: Malayalam, Mandarin, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Chermside West is a practical mid-sized suburb in Brisbane Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Getting around is straightforward, with buses tying neighbouring communities together.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability rates good overall, led by community and employment, while safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Chermside West snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$745/wk
Population (ERP)
7,300
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#96
among Metro Brisbane · Established
Safety
92nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
30th
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
76th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 61.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 13% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 900th in Australia
- State rank
- 197th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #96 among Metro Brisbane · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #136 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
- Data confidence
- 80%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $745
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Mar 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
7,300(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +4.2% over 5 years · 30th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +4.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +43
- Change in 5 years
- +293
- Growth rank in QLD
- 30th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~7,550), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 6,965
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,124
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 92 of 2,566
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,058
- Employment rate
- 60.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,214 / 68 / 203
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 787
- Against the person
- 95
- Against property
- 492
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 107.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 73 residents
- State safety percentile
- 91.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -1.3%
Most common offence types
- Assault116
- Drug Offences381
- Good Order Offences142
- Other Property Damage105
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)1126
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,070
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 76th
School list
- Craigslea State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1070 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 40% · 1,236 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Craigslea State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1070 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 39% · 599 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Aspley State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1107 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 49% · 690 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Somerset Hills State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1009 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 103 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Bright Beginnings Child Edu-Care CentreHamilton Roadkindergarten
- Craigslea Kindergartenkindergarten
- Guppy's Early Learning CentreMaundrell Terracekindergarten
- Happy Tots Education on HamiltonHamilton Roadkindergarten
- West Chermside C&K Pre-PrepMaundrell Terracekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
32 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hamilton Rd at Trouts Rd, stop 46
- Kenna St near Whites Rd, stop 46
- Rode Rd at Downfall Creek
- Webster Rd at Webster - Rode, stop 37
- Whites St at Kenna Street, stop 46
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
178 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 3 places of worship · 9 playgrounds · 2 dog parks · 1 sports centres · 2 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 9 parks mapped in suburb, 9 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 32 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 16 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 32/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.14
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.29
Food & drink(1)
- Jothi PalaceRestaurant
Shopping(2)
- Convenience store
- FoodaryConvenience store
Community(7)
- Bright Beginnings Child Edu-Care CentreKindergarten
687 Hamilton Road, Chermside West
- Craigslea KindergartenKindergarten
- Guppy's Early Learning CentreKindergarten
5 Maundrell Terrace, Chermside West
- Happy Tots Education on HamiltonKindergarten
697 Hamilton Road, Chermside West
- West Chermside C&K Pre-PrepKindergarten
145 Maundrell Terrace, Chermside West
- Craigslea State High SchoolSchool
685 Hamilton Road, Chermside West
- Craigslea State SchoolSchool
Hamilton Road, Chermside West
Sport & outdoors(26)
- Dog park (2)
- Burul PlacePark
- Frederick Annand ParkPark
Chermside West
- Hamilton Road Quarry ParkPark
825 Hamilton Road, Chermside West
- Huxtable ParkPark
- Martindale Street ParkPark
95 Stringybark Drive, Chermside West
- Park
- The John Goss ReservePark
- Webster Road ParkPark
- Whites Road ParkPark
751 Hamilton Road, Chermside West
- Picnic area
- Playground (9)
- Sports centre
- Cricket netsSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (2)
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(39)
39 bus stops
Other(26)
- Downfall Creek Bushland CentreAttraction
- Bbq (6)
- Bench (5)
- Bicycle Parking
- Common (19)
- Drinking water (17)
- Fitness Station
- Milne Hill ReserveNature Reserve
801 Hamilton Road, Chermside West
- Nature Reserve
- Parking (17)
- AmpolPetrol station
644 Webster Road, Chermside West
- Community of ChristPlace of worship
21-23 Safari Street, Chermside West
- Kedron Brook ChristadelphiansPlace of worship
44 Pullford Street, Chermside West
- St Gerard Majella Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
146 Maundrell Terrace, Chermside West
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (2)
- Australia PostPost office
- BCCPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Recycling
- Shelter (13)
- Crossroads Respite CentreSocial Facility
91 Maundrell Terrace, Chermside West
- TriCare Stafford LakesSocial Facility
682 Rode Road, Chermside West
- TriCare Stafford Lakes Aged Care ResidenceSocial Facility
- Telephone (2)
- Waste Basket (4)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Burul PlacePark
- Frederick Annand ParkPark
- Hamilton Road Quarry ParkPark
- Huxtable ParkPark
- Martindale Street ParkPark
- Milne Hill ReserveNature reserve
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- The John Goss ReservePark
- Webster Road ParkPark
- Whites Road ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Community of Christ
21-23 Safari Street, Chermside West
- Kedron Brook Christadelphians
44 Pullford Street, Chermside West
- St Gerard Majella Catholic Church
146 Maundrell Terrace, Chermside West
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- The Prince Charles Hospital (1.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 161
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 20°
- Rainfall
- 498 mm · ~62 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 406 mm · ~51 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 196 mm · ~24 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 256 mm · ~32 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Lilley
- Member of Parliament
- Anika WELLS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 118,593
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 35.5%Labor 64.5%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.3 km away).
Coalition 35.8%Labor 64.2%
0.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Chermside WestLabor 63.3% · Coalition 36.7% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Somerset HillsLabor 70.0% · Coalition 30.0% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Chermside NorthLabor 73.3% · Coalition 26.7% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Aspley WestLabor 60.1% · Coalition 39.9% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- ChermsideLabor 75.2% · Coalition 24.8% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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