Aspley vs Chermside West
Chermside West (median $970,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Aspley ($1,012,500).
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Aspley and Chermside West side by side
| Measure | Aspley | Chermside West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,012,500 | $970,000 |
| Median unit | $640,000 | $705,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $675/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $455/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1044 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 4 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,871 | 6,965 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1073 mm | 1057 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Aspley scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chermside West (1062) sits above Aspley (1044).
- For buyers
- Chermside West is the lower entry point at $970,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Chermside West offers the higher gross rental yield (3.75% vs 3.47%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Chermside West edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1044).
Aspley vs Chermside West: common questions
Is Aspley or Chermside West cheaper to buy in?
Chermside West has the lower median house price at $970,000, roughly 4% below Aspley ($1,012,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Aspley or Chermside West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chermside West scores 1062 vs 1044 in Aspley. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Aspley or Chermside West?
Aspley scores 100/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Aspley or Chermside West?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.75% in Chermside West vs 3.47% in Aspley. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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